How to pronounce obstructing
Say it like ub-STRUHK-ting. Obstructing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- ub
- STRUHK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obstructing
American and British speakers say obstructing in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHK-ting.
What does obstructing mean?
- present participle and gerund of obstruct How to pronounce obstruct
Words that rhyme with obstructing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obstructing.
Questions about saying obstructing
How do you pronounce obstructing?
Say ub-STRUHK-ting. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructing?
Obstructing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.