How to pronounce obstetric
Say it like ub-STET-rik. Obstetric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET).
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- ub
- STET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstetric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obstetric
American and British speakers say obstetric in essentially the same way: /əbˈstɛtrɪk/ in the US and /əbˈstɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STET-rik.
What does obstetric mean?
- Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).“obstetric clinic”
Where does obstetric come from?
From Medical Latin obstetricus (“belonging to a midwife”), from Latin obstētrīx (“midwife”).
Words that rhyme with obstetric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obstetric.
Questions about saying obstetric
How do you pronounce obstetric?
Say ub-STET-rik. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /əbˈstɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstetric?
Obstetric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET). Broken into parts: ub · STET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say obstetric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /əbˈstɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.