How to pronounce obsidional
Say it like ub-SID-ee-uh-nul. Obsidional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- ub
- SID
- ee
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsidional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obsidional
American and British speakers say obsidional in essentially the same way: /əbˈsɪdiənəl/ in the US and /əbˈsɪdiənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-SID-ee-uh-nul.
What does obsidional mean?
- Pertaining to a siege.
Where does obsidional come from?
From Middle English obsidional, from Latin obsidiōnālis, from obsidiō (“siege, blockade”), from obsidēre (“beset, besiege, hem in”).
Questions about saying obsidional
How do you pronounce obsidional?
Say ub-SID-ee-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈsɪdiənəl/. In British English it is /əbˈsɪdiənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsidional?
Obsidional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: ub · SID · ee · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say obsidional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈsɪdiənəl/ and the British form is /əbˈsɪdiənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.