How to pronounce obstacles
Say it like AHB-stuh-kulz. Obstacles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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- AHB
- stuh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstacles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstacles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-stuh-kulz.
What does obstacles mean?
- plural of obstacle How to pronounce obstacle
Questions about saying obstacles
How do you pronounce obstacles?
Say AHB-stuh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbstəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈɒbstəkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstacles?
Obstacles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · stuh · kulz.
Is obstacles 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 /ˈɒbstəkəlz/ (OB-stuh-kulz).