English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Obvious Pronunciation
Obvious is pronounced AHB-vee-uhs, IPA /ˈɑbviəs/.
AHB-vee-uhs
US /ˈɑbviəs/ · UK /ˈɒbvɪəs/
Syllables: AHB · vee · uhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Easy to see or understand.
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Obvious in a Sentence
- The answer was obvious once she said it.
- There is no obvious way in.
- For obvious reasons the name was changed.
Common Mispronunciations of Obvious
Not uhb-VY-uhs
AHB at the front takes the force, so the opening is the loud part rather than the middle.
Not AHB-vy-uhs
The i gives a short ee, so the ending runs vee-uhs and not vy-uhs.
Tip: Obviously adds a fourth beat and leaves the force where it is: AHB-vee-uhs-lee.
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