How to pronounce obsessively
Say it like ob-SES-iv-lee. Obsessively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ob
- SES
- iv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsessively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obsessively
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-SES-iv-lee.
What does obsessively mean?
- In an obsessive manner.
- To an obsessive degree.
Where does obsessively come from?
From obsessive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with obsessively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obsessively.
Questions about saying obsessively
How do you pronounce obsessively?
Say ob-SES-iv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈsɛsɪvli/. In British English it is /ɒbˈsɛsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsessively?
Obsessively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ob · SES · iv · lee.
Is obsessively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒbˈsɛsɪvli/ (ob-SES-iv-lee).