How to Pronounce Obscure

To pronounce "obscure", say OBSC-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obscure”

"obscure" has 3 syllables: obsc-ur-e. It rhymes with assure and procure, if that helps it stick.

What does obscure mean?

verb

  1. To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
  2. To hide, put out of sight etc.

adjective

  1. Dark, faint or indistinct.
  2. Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

Synonyms

becloudbedarkenbedimbemistcimmeriandingyfathomlessinscrutablefuzzyill-defined

Antonyms

clear

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Words that rhyme with obscure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assureprocuredemurealluresecureendurepureensureimmaturesurereassuremature

Related words

hiddenunclearvagueisolatedinvisibleindeterminateconfuseunknown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obscure"?▾

"Obscure" has 3 syllables: obsc · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "obscure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obscure" is /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/.

What does "obscure" mean?▾

Obscure: To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

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