How to pronounce obsolescent
Say it like ob-suh-LES-unt. Obsolescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ob
- suh
- LES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsolescent 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.
- 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obsolescent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-suh-LES-unt.
What does obsolescent mean?
- In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.
Where does obsolescent come from?
From Latin obsolēscēns.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with obsolescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obsolescent.
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Questions about saying obsolescent
How do you pronounce obsolescent?
Say ob-suh-LES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/. In British English it is /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsolescent?
Obsolescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ob · suh · LES · unt.
Is obsolescent 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 /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ (ob-suh-LES-unt).