How to Pronounce Obscuring

To pronounce "obscuring", say OBSC-ur-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OBSC-ur-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “obscuring”

"obscuring" has 3 syllables: obsc-ur-ing. It rhymes with alluring and enduring, if that helps it stick.

What does obscuring 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

Words that rhyme with obscuring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alluringenduringreassuringprocuringluringensuringtouringassuringsecuringcuringmaturinginsuring

Related words

hiddenunclearvagueisolatedinvisibleindeterminateconfuseunknown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obscuring"?▾

"Obscuring" has 3 syllables: obsc · ur · ing.

What does "obscuring" mean?▾

Obscuring: 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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