How to pronounce obviousness
Say it like OB-vee-uh-snis. Obviousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- vee
- uh
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obviousness 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.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obviousness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-vee-uh-snis.
What does obviousness mean?
- The characteristic of being obvious.
Where does obviousness come from?
From obvious + -ness.
Questions about saying obviousness
How do you pronounce obviousness?
Say OB-vee-uh-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbviəsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɒbviəsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obviousness?
Obviousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · vee · uh · snis.
Is obviousness 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 /ˈɒbviəsnɪs/ (OB-vee-uh-snis).