How to pronounce obstreperous
Say it like ub-STREP-uh-rus. Obstreperous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREP).
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- ub
- STREP
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstreperous 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.
- STREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstreperous
American and British speakers say obstreperous in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrɛpərəs/ in the US and /əbˈstrɛpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STREP-uh-rus.
What does obstreperous mean?
- Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.
- Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control (whether in a noisy manner or not).
Where does obstreperous come from?
Borrowed from Latin obstreperus, first attested circa 17th c.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying obstreperous
How do you pronounce obstreperous?
Say ub-STREP-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrɛpərəs/. In British English it is /əbˈstrɛpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstreperous?
Obstreperous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREP). Broken into parts: ub · STREP · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say obstreperous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrɛpərəs/ and the British form is /əbˈstrɛpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.