How to Pronounce Obscurity

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “obscurity”

"obscurity" has 3 syllables: obsc-ur-ity. It rhymes with security and insecurity, if that helps it stick.

What does obscurity mean?

noun

  1. Darkness; the absence of light.
  2. The state of being unknown; a thing that is unknown.

Synonyms

unknownness

Antonyms

clarityfame

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Words that rhyme with obscurity

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securityinsecuritysuretyduritymaturityimpurityimmaturity

Related words

obscurenessabstrusenessreconditenessdarknessopaquenessshadeopacitygloom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obscurity"?▾

"Obscurity" has 3 syllables: obsc · ur · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "obscurity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obscurity" is /əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/.

What does "obscurity" mean?▾

Obscurity: Darkness; the absence of light.

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