How to pronounce obstructed
Say it like ub-STRUHK-tid. Obstructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- ub
- STRUHK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructed 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.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obstructed
American and British speakers say obstructed in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌktɪd/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHK-tid.
What does obstructed mean?
- simple past and past participle of obstruct How to pronounce obstruct
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with obstructed
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Questions about saying obstructed
How do you pronounce obstructed?
Say ub-STRUHK-tid. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌktɪd/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructed?
Obstructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌktɪd/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.