How to pronounce obvolvent
Say it like ob-VOL-vunt. Obvolvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL).
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- ob
- VOL
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obvolvent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obvolvent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-VOL-vunt.
What does obvolvent mean?
- Curved downward or inward.
Where does obvolvent come from?
From Latin obvolvēns/obvolvō.
Words that rhyme with obvolvent
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Questions about saying obvolvent
How do you pronounce obvolvent?
Say ob-VOL-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈvɑlvənt/. In British English it is /ɒbˈvɒlvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obvolvent?
Obvolvent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL). Broken into parts: ob · VOL · vunt.
Is obvolvent 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 /ɒbˈvɒlvənt/ (ob-VOL-vunt).