How to pronounce obstetrical
Say it like ub-STET-rih-kul. Obstetrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET).
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- ub
- STET
- rih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstetrical 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstetrical
American and British speakers say obstetrical in essentially the same way: /əbˈstɛtrɪkəl/ in the US and /əbˈstɛtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STET-rih-kul.
What does obstetrical mean?
- Alternative form of obstetric.
Words that rhyme with obstetrical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obstetrical.
Questions about saying obstetrical
How do you pronounce obstetrical?
Say ub-STET-rih-kul. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstɛtrɪkəl/. In British English it is /əbˈstɛtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstetrical?
Obstetrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET). Broken into parts: ub · STET · rih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say obstetrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstɛtrɪkəl/ and the British form is /əbˈstɛtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.