How to pronounce "obituary"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "obituary"

Learn how to break down "obituary" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

obit-u-ary
3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/əʊ̯ˈbɪtjʊəɹiː/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

OW0 B IH1 CH UW0 EH2 R IY0
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
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  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "obituary"

Pronunciation: /əʊ̯ˈbɪtjʊəɹiː/

Noun

  • A brief notice of a person’s death, as published in a newspaper.
  • A biography of a recently deceased person, written by a journalist and published in a newspaper.
  • A register of deaths in a monastery.

Adjective

  • Relating to the death of a person.

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