To pronounce "obrien", say OBR-ien — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
obrien
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OBR-ien
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"obrien" has 2 syllables: obr-ien. It rhymes with scion and lion, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Obrien" has 2 syllables: obr · ien.
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