How to pronounce obsoletes
Say it like ob-suh-LEETS. Obsoletes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEETS).
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- ob
- suh
- LEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obsoletes 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.
- LEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obsoletes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-suh-LEETS.
What does obsoletes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obsolete How to pronounce obsolete
Words that rhyme with obsoletes
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Questions about saying obsoletes
How do you pronounce obsoletes?
Say ob-suh-LEETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbsəˈlits/. In British English it is /ˌɒbsəˈliːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obsoletes?
Obsoletes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEETS). Broken into parts: ob · suh · LEETS.
Is obsoletes 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 /ˌɒbsəˈliːts/ (ob-suh-LEETS).