How to pronounce obtrude
Say it like ub-TROOD. Obtrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOD).
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- ub
- TROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obtrude 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.
- TROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of obtrude
American and British speakers say obtrude in essentially the same way: /əbˈtrud/ in the US and /əbˈtruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-TROOD.
What does obtrude mean?
- To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
- To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
- To impose (oneself) on others; to cut in.
Where does obtrude come from?
From Latin obtrūdō (“thrust off or against”), from ob- (“ob-”) + trūdō (“thrust”).
Words that rhyme with obtrude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obtrude.
Questions about saying obtrude
How do you pronounce obtrude?
Say ub-TROOD. The American pronunciation is /əbˈtrud/. In British English it is /əbˈtruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obtrude?
Obtrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOD). Broken into parts: ub · TROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say obtrude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈtrud/ and the British form is /əbˈtruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.