How to Pronounce Obsessed

To pronounce "obsessed", say OBS-ess-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈsɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

obsessed

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying obsessed, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/əbˈsɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obsessed”

"obsessed" has 3 syllables: obs-ess-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does obsessed mean?

verb

(passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.
“Some people are obsessed with sports.”
To dominate the thoughts of someone.
“Thoughts of her obsess my every waking moment.”

adjective

Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion; driven by a specified obsession.
Influenced or controlled by evil spirits, but less than possessed in that the spirits do not actually reside in the victim.

Hear “obsessed” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with obsessed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest bequest request

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obsessed"?▾

"Obsessed" has 3 syllables: obs · ess · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "obsessed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obsessed" is /əbˈsɛst/.

What does "obsessed" mean?▾

Obsessed: (passive, constructed with "with") To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “obsessed” in the full dictionary →