To pronounce "obedience", say OB-ed-ienc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
obedience
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/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/
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"obedience" has 4 syllables: ob-ed-ienc-e. It rhymes with expedience and disobedience, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Obedience is essential in any army.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Obedience" has 4 syllables: ob · ed · ienc · e.
The IPA transcription of "obedience" is /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/.
Obedience: The quality of being obedient.
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