How to pronounce obstinacy
Say it like AHB-stih-nuh-see. Obstinacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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- AHB
- stih
- nuh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstinacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obstinacy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-stih-nuh-see.
What does obstinacy mean?
- The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.“He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity.”
- A group or herd of bison or buffalo.
Where does obstinacy come from?
From obstinate + -cy.
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Questions about saying obstinacy
How do you pronounce obstinacy?
Say AHB-stih-nuh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/. In British English it is /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstinacy?
Obstinacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · stih · nuh · see.
Is obstinacy 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 /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ (OB-stih-nuh-see).