How to Pronounce Obstetric

To pronounce "obstetric", say OBST-etr-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OBST-etr-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “obstetric”

"obstetric" has 3 syllables: obst-etr-ic. It rhymes with metric and geometric, if that helps it stick.

What does obstetric mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).

    “obstetric clinic”

Words that rhyme with obstetric

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

metricgeometricbarometrictetricbiometricgravimetricparametriceconometricoptometricdissymmetricdetrickalphametric

Related words

obstetricalmidwiferychildbirthgynecologicbirthingbirthmaternitymaternal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obstetric"?▾

"Obstetric" has 3 syllables: obst · etr · ic.

What does "obstetric" mean?▾

Obstetric: Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).

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