How to pronounce obstructionists
Say it like ub-STRUHK-shuh-nusts. Obstructionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- ub
- STRUHK
- shuh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructionists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstructionists
American and British speakers say obstructionists in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌkʃənəsts/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌkʃənəsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHK-shuh-nusts.
What does obstructionists mean?
- plural of obstructionist How to pronounce obstructionist
Questions about saying obstructionists
How do you pronounce obstructionists?
Say ub-STRUHK-shuh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌkʃənəsts/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌkʃənəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructionists?
Obstructionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHK · shuh · nusts.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructionists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌkʃənəsts/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌkʃənəsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.