How to pronounce obstructs
Say it like ub-STRUHKTS. Obstructs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKTS).
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- ub
- STRUHKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstructs 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.
- STRUHKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of obstructs
American and British speakers say obstructs in essentially the same way: /əbˈstrʌkts/ in the US and /əbˈstrʌkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-STRUHKTS.
What does obstructs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obstruct How to pronounce obstruct
Questions about saying obstructs
How do you pronounce obstructs?
Say ub-STRUHKTS. The American pronunciation is /əbˈstrʌkts/. In British English it is /əbˈstrʌkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstructs?
Obstructs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKTS). Broken into parts: ub · STRUHKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say obstructs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈstrʌkts/ and the British form is /əbˈstrʌkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.