How to Pronounce Obedient

To pronounce "obedient", say OB-ed-ient — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əʊˈbiːdɪənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obedient”

"obedient" has 3 syllables: ob-ed-ient. It rhymes with expedient and disobedient, if that helps it stick.

What does obedient mean?

noun

  1. One who obeys.

adjective

  1. Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority.

    “Jessica was so intensely obedient of her parents that her brother sometimes thought she was a robot.”

Synonyms

dutifulhearsome

Antonyms

disobedientdominant

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Words that rhyme with obedient

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expedientdisobedientmediantingredient

Related words

biddablecompliantacquiescentduteousdutifulconformabledociletractable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obedient"?▾

"Obedient" has 3 syllables: ob · ed · ient.

What is the IPA transcription of "obedient"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obedient" is /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/.

What does "obedient" mean?▾

Obedient: One who obeys.

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