How to pronounce unobstructed
Say it like uhn-ub-STRUHK-tid. Unobstructed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- uhn
- ub
- STRUHK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unobstructed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unobstructed
American and British speakers say unobstructed in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ub-STRUHK-tid.
What does unobstructed mean?
- Not obstructed.
- simple past and past participle of unobstruct
Where does unobstructed come from?
From un- + obstructed.
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Words that rhyme with unobstructed
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Questions about saying unobstructed
How do you pronounce unobstructed?
Say uhn-ub-STRUHK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unobstructed?
Unobstructed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: uhn · ub · STRUHK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unobstructed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.