How to pronounce obtained
Say it like ub-TAYND. Obtained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND).
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- ub
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obtained 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.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of obtained
American and British speakers say obtained in essentially the same way: /əbˈteɪnd/ in the US and /əbˈteɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-TAYND.
What does obtained mean?
- simple past and past participle of obtain How to pronounce obtain
Words that rhyme with obtained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obtained.
Questions about saying obtained
How do you pronounce obtained?
Say ub-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /əbˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /əbˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obtained?
Obtained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND). Broken into parts: ub · TAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say obtained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈteɪnd/ and the British form is /əbˈteɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.