How to Pronounce Obstructs

To pronounce "obstructs", say OBSTR-ucts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OBSTR-ucts

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💡 Tip for remembering “obstructs”

"obstructs" has 2 syllables: obstr-ucts. It rhymes with aqueducts and instructs, if that helps it stick.

What does obstructs 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 obstructs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aqueductsinstructsdeductsductsabductsconductsconstructsdestructs

Related words

impedehinderoccludeembarrassblockadeblockstymystymie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obstructs"?▾

"Obstructs" has 2 syllables: obstr · ucts.

What does "obstructs" mean?▾

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

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