How to Pronounce Obstreperous

To pronounce "obstreperous", say OBSTR-ep-er-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obstreperous”

"obstreperous" has 4 syllables: obstr-ep-er-ous.

What does obstreperous mean?

adjective

  1. Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.
  2. Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control, whether in a noisy manner or not.

Synonyms

clamorousloudnoisyvociferousrecalcitrantuncooperativeunruly

Related words

aggressivedefiantstreperousoverboisterousstrepitousboisterousboysterousrobustious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obstreperous"?▾

"Obstreperous" has 4 syllables: obstr · ep · er · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "obstreperous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obstreperous" is /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/.

What does "obstreperous" mean?▾

Obstreperous: Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.

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