How to Pronounce Obelisk

To pronounce "obelisk", say OB-el-isk — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OB-el-isk

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"obelisk" has 3 syllables: ob-el-isk.

What does obelisk mean?

noun

  1. A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.

verb

  1. (of a dragonfly) To adopt the obelisk posture; to point the tip of the abdomen towards the sun.

noun

  1. A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.
  2. A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date; an obelisk.

Related words

daggerneedlemonolithmegalithbannerstonesummer-stonetopstone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obelisk"?▾

"Obelisk" has 3 syllables: ob · el · isk.

What does "obelisk" mean?▾

Obelisk: A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument.

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