How to pronounce obstetrician
Say it like ob-stuh-TRISH-un. Obstetrician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH).
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- ob
- stuh
- TRISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstetrician 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstetrician
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-stuh-TRISH-un.
What does obstetrician mean?
- A physician who specializes in childbirth.
Where does obstetrician come from?
From obstetrics + -ician.
Words that rhyme with obstetrician
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Questions about saying obstetrician
How do you pronounce obstetrician?
Say ob-stuh-TRISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbstəˈtrɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstetrician?
Obstetrician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH). Broken into parts: ob · stuh · TRISH · un.
Is obstetrician 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 /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/ (ob-stuh-TRISH-un).