How to pronounce unobtrusively
Say it like uhn-ub-TROO-siv-lee. Unobtrusively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROO).
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- uhn
- ub
- TROO
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unobtrusively 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.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unobtrusively
American and British speakers say unobtrusively in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəbˈtrusɪvli/ in the US and /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ub-TROO-siv-lee.
What does unobtrusively mean?
- In an unobtrusive manner; in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant.
Where does unobtrusively come from?
From unobtrusive + -ly or un- + obtrusively.
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Words that rhyme with unobtrusively
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Questions about saying unobtrusively
How do you pronounce unobtrusively?
Say uhn-ub-TROO-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəbˈtrusɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unobtrusively?
Unobtrusively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROO). Broken into parts: uhn · ub · TROO · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unobtrusively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəbˈtrusɪvli/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.