How to pronounce obsolesce
Say it like ob-suh-LES. Obsolesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ob
- suh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsolesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of obsolesce
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-suh-LES.
What does obsolesce mean?
- To become or be rendered obsolete; to undergo obsolescence.
Where does obsolesce come from?
From Latin obsolescere (“to wear out, fall into disuse, grow old, decay”), from obs- + olesco (“to grow”).
Words that rhyme with obsolesce
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Questions about saying obsolesce
How do you pronounce obsolesce?
Say ob-suh-LES. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbsəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ˌɒbsəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsolesce?
Obsolesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ob · suh · LES.
Is obsolesce 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 /ˌɒbsəˈlɛs/ (ob-suh-LES).