How to pronounce obstetricians
Say it like ob-stuh-TRISH-unz. Obstetricians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH).
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- ob
- stuh
- TRISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstetricians 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstetricians
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-stuh-TRISH-unz.
What does obstetricians mean?
- plural of obstetrician How to pronounce obstetrician
Questions about saying obstetricians
How do you pronounce obstetricians?
Say ob-stuh-TRISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbstəˈtrɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstetricians?
Obstetricians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH). Broken into parts: ob · stuh · TRISH · unz.
Is obstetricians 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 /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃənz/ (ob-stuh-TRISH-unz).