How to pronounce obviates
Say it like AHB-vee-ayts. Obviates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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- AHB
- vee
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obviates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of obviates
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-vee-ayts.
What does obviates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obviate How to pronounce obviate
Questions about saying obviates
How do you pronounce obviates?
Say AHB-vee-ayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbviˌeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɒbviˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obviates?
Obviates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · vee · ayts.
Is obviates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒbviˌeɪts/ (OB-vee-ayts).