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