How to Pronounce Observant

To pronounce "observant", say OBS-erv-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈzɜːvənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əbˈzɜːvənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “observant”

"observant" has 3 syllables: obs-erv-ant. It rhymes with fervent and servant, if that helps it stick.

What does observant mean?

adjective

  1. Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

    “The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.”

  2. Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.

    “I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.”

Antonyms

nonobservantunobservant

Words that rhyme with observant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ferventservant

Related words

attentiveobservingperceptivelawfullaw-abidingwatchfulalertaware

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "observant"?▾

"Observant" has 3 syllables: obs · erv · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "observant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "observant" is /əbˈzɜːvənt/.

What does "observant" mean?▾

Observant: Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

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