How to pronounce obstructionism
Say it like ub-STRUHK-shuh-niz-um. Obstructionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- ub
- STRUHK
- shuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructionism 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstructionism
American and British speakers say obstructionism in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌkʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHK-shuh-nih-zum.
What does obstructionism mean?
- A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.
Where does obstructionism come from?
From obstruction + -ism.
Questions about saying obstructionism
How do you pronounce obstructionism?
Say ub-STRUHK-shuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌkʃəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructionism?
Obstructionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHK · shuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌkʃəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.