How to pronounce obstetrics
Say it like ub-STET-riks. Obstetrics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET).
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- ub
- STET
- riks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstetrics 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.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obstetrics
American and British speakers say obstetrics in essentially the same way: /əbˈstɛtrɪks/ in the US and /əbˈstɛtrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STET-riks.
What does obstetrics mean?
- The care of women during and after pregnancy.
Where does obstetrics come from?
From obstetric.
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Words that rhyme with obstetrics
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Questions about saying obstetrics
How do you pronounce obstetrics?
Say ub-STET-riks. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstɛtrɪks/. In British English it is /əbˈstɛtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstetrics?
Obstetrics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET). Broken into parts: ub · STET · riks.
Do Americans and Brits say obstetrics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstɛtrɪks/ and the British form is /əbˈstɛtrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.