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