How to pronounce obsolescently
Say it like ob-suh-LES-unt-lee. Obsolescently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- ob
- suh
- LES
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsolescently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obsolescently
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-suh-LES-unt-lee.
What does obsolescently mean?
- In an obsolescent manner.
Where does obsolescently come from?
From obsolescent + -ly.
Words that rhyme with obsolescently
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Questions about saying obsolescently
How do you pronounce obsolescently?
Say ob-suh-LES-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɑbsəˈlɛsəntli/. In British English it is /ɒbsəˈlɛsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsolescently?
Obsolescently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: ob · suh · LES · unt · lee.
Is obsolescently 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 /ɒbsəˈlɛsəntli/ (ob-suh-LES-unt-lee).