How to pronounce obstructionist
Say it like ub-STRUHK-shuh-nust. Obstructionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- ub
- STRUHK
- shuh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructionist 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstructionist
American and British speakers say obstructionist in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌkʃənəst/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌkʃəˌnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHK-shuh-nist.
What does obstructionist mean?
- Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.
- Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.
- Pertaining to obstructionism.
- Obstructionistic.
Where does obstructionist come from?
From obstruction + -ist.
Questions about saying obstructionist
How do you pronounce obstructionist?
Say ub-STRUHK-shuh-nust. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌkʃənəst/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌkʃəˌnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructionist?
Obstructionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHK · shuh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌkʃənəst/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌkʃəˌnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.