How to pronounce obstruent
Say it like OB-stroo-unt. Obstruent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- stroo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obstruent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- strooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obstruent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-stroo-unt.
What does obstruent mean?
- Causing obstruction; blocking up.“an obstruent medicine”
- A consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; a plosive, fricative, or affricate.
- Anything that obstructs, especially in the passages of the body.
Where does obstruent come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin obstruēns, obstruentis.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying obstruent
How do you pronounce obstruent?
Say OB-stroo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbstruənt/. In British English it is /ˈɒbstruːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obstruent?
Obstruent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · stroo · unt.
Is obstruent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒbstruːənt/ (OB-stroo-unt).