How to pronounce obstinately
Say it like AHB-stih-nut-lee. Obstinately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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- AHB
- stih
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstinately 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.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obstinately
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-stih-nut-lee.
What does obstinately mean?
- In an obstinate manner.“He obstinately made his motion at every meeting, even though no one else ever supported it and everyone else was bored with it.”
Where does obstinately come from?
From obstinate + -ly.
Questions about saying obstinately
How do you pronounce obstinately?
Say AHB-stih-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbstɪnətli/. In British English it is /ˈɒbstɪnətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstinately?
Obstinately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · stih · nut · lee.
Is obstinately 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 /ˈɒbstɪnətli/ (OB-stih-nut-lee).