How to pronounce obstipation
Say it like ahb-stih-PAY-shun. Obstipation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- ahb
- stih
- PAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstipation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstipation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-stih-PAY-shun.
What does obstipation mean?
- severe constipation caused by intestinal obstruction.
Where does obstipation come from?
From obstipate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with obstipation
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Questions about saying obstipation
How do you pronounce obstipation?
Say ahb-stih-PAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɑbstɪˈpeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstipation?
Obstipation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: ahb · stih · PAY · shun.
Is obstipation 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 /ɒbstɪˈpeɪʃən/ (ob-stih-PAY-shun).