How To Pronounce Obviously
obviously
In British English, obviously is pronounced /ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɑːb.vi.ə.sli/.
Obviously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Obviously has four syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Obviously
How do you pronounce obviously in British English?
In British English, obviously is pronounced /ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli].
How do you pronounce obviously in American English?
In American English, obviously is pronounced /ˈɑːb.vi.ə.sli/.
How many syllables are in obviously?
Obviously has four syllables, /ɒb/ + /vi/ + /ə/ + /sli/.
Where is the stress in obviously?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɒb/.
Do British and American English pronounce obviously the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli/ and American English has /ˈɑːb.vi.ə.sli/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oooo
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