How to Pronounce Obstruct

To pronounce "obstruct", say OBSTR-uct — 2 syllables, IPA /əbˈstɹʌkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/əbˈstɹʌkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obstruct”

"obstruct" has 2 syllables: obstr-uct. It rhymes with conduct and construct, if that helps it stick.

What does obstruct mean?

verb

  1. To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.
  2. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.

    “They obstructed my progress.”

Words that rhyme with obstruct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conductconstructinductinstructabductductaqueductreconstructdeductchuckedduckedplucked

Related words

impedehinderoccludeembarrassblockadeblockstymystymie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obstruct"?▾

"Obstruct" has 2 syllables: obstr · uct.

What is the IPA transcription of "obstruct"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obstruct" is /əbˈstɹʌkt/.

What does "obstruct" mean?▾

Obstruct: To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

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