How to Pronounce Obliques

To pronounce "obliques", say OBL-iq-ues — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OBL-iq-ues

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💡 Tip for remembering “obliques”

"obliques" has 3 syllables: obl-iq-ues.

What does obliques mean?

noun

  1. An oblique line.
  2. (grammar) The oblique case.

noun

  1. A slashing action or motion, particularly:
  2. A mark made by a slashing motion, particularly:

noun

  1. A drink of something; a draft.
  2. A piss: an act of urination.

Synonyms

slashgashbardiagonaldiagonal markforeslashforward slashforward strokefront slash

Antonyms

backslash

Related words

sidewayscollateralindirectcrabwisebiasdeviousdiagonalnonparallel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obliques"?▾

"Obliques" has 3 syllables: obl · iq · ues.

What does "obliques" mean?▾

Obliques: An oblique line.

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