How to Pronounce Obsequious

To pronounce "obsequious", say OBS-eq-uious — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/əbˈsiːkwi.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “obsequious”

"obsequious" has 3 syllables: obs-eq-uious.

What does obsequious mean?

adjective

  1. Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
  2. Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.

Synonyms

asskissingfawningingratiatingservileslavishsmarmysycophantictruckling

Related words

bootlickingsycophantictoadyishfawningservileinsinceresubservientobsequent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obsequious"?▾

"Obsequious" has 3 syllables: obs · eq · uious.

What is the IPA transcription of "obsequious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obsequious" is /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/.

What does "obsequious" mean?▾

Obsequious: Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

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