How to Pronounce Obscured

To pronounce "obscured", say OBSC-ur-ed — 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

OBSC-ur-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “obscured”

"obscured" has 3 syllables: obsc-ur-ed. It rhymes with assured and procured, if that helps it stick.

What does obscured 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.

Synonyms

becloudbedarkenbedimbemist

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Words that rhyme with obscured

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assuredprocuredreassuredinuredenduredensuredsecuredcuredcontouredalluredluredloord

Related words

overshadowedhiddenconfoundedblurredcloudedcoveredveiledmask

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obscured"?▾

"Obscured" has 3 syllables: obsc · ur · ed.

What does "obscured" mean?▾

Obscured: 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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