How to Pronounce Obdurate

To pronounce "obdurate", say OBD-ur-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /-ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/-ət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obdurate”

"obdurate" has 4 syllables: obd-ur-at-e.

What does obdurate mean?

verb

  1. To harden; to obdure.

adjective

  1. Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.
  2. Physically hardened, toughened.

Synonyms

hard-heartedhardenedimpertinentintractablerecalcitrantunrepentantunyielding

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Related words

obstinatehardheartedunrepentantunregenerateheartlessunregeneratedcussedstony

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obdurate"?▾

"Obdurate" has 4 syllables: obd · ur · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "obdurate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obdurate" is /-ət/.

What does "obdurate" mean?▾

Obdurate: To harden; to obdure.

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