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