How to pronounce obtund
Say it like ub-TUHND. Obtund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHND).
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- ub
- TUHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obtund 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.
- TUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of obtund
American and British speakers say obtund in essentially the same way: /əbˈtʌnd/ in the US and /əbˈtʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-TUHND.
What does obtund mean?
- To reduce the edge or effects of; to mitigate; to dull.
Where does obtund come from?
Latin obtundere (“to dull", "deaden", "deafen”), from ob- (see ob-) + tundere.
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Words that rhyme with obtund
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Questions about saying obtund
How do you pronounce obtund?
Say ub-TUHND. The American pronunciation is /əbˈtʌnd/. In British English it is /əbˈtʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obtund?
Obtund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHND). Broken into parts: ub · TUHND.
Do Americans and Brits say obtund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈtʌnd/ and the British form is /əbˈtʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.