How to pronounce obviously
Say it like OB-vee-uh-slee. Obviously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- vee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obviously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obviously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-vee-uh-slee.
What does obviously mean?
- unmistakably (plain is often used informally for plainly)“the answer is obviously wrong”“she was in bed and evidently in great pain”
Where does obviously come from?
From obvious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying obviously
How do you pronounce obviously?
Say OB-vee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbviəsli/. In British English it is /ˈɒbviəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obviously?
Obviously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · vee · uh · slee.
Is obviously 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 /ˈɒbviəsli/ (OB-vee-uh-slee).