How to Pronounce Obscurant

To pronounce "obscurant", say OBSC-ur-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ɒbˈskjʊəɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɒbˈskjʊəɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obscurant”

"obscurant" has 3 syllables: obsc-ur-ant.

What does obscurant mean?

noun

  1. One who acts to confound or obfuscate; an obscurantist.
  2. A person who seeks to prevent or hinder enquiry and the advancement of knowledge or wisdom; an agent of endarkenment.

adjective

  1. Acting or tending to confound, obfuscate, or obscure.
  2. Typical of or pertaining to obscurants; obscurantic; obscurantistic.

Related words

destructiveobliteratingobfuscatorymuddiedobstractiveobstrusivebumblingmixed-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obscurant"?▾

"Obscurant" has 3 syllables: obsc · ur · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "obscurant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obscurant" is /ɒbˈskjʊəɹənt/.

What does "obscurant" mean?▾

Obscurant: One who acts to confound or obfuscate; an obscurantist.

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