How to Pronounce Obstruent

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

OBSTR-uent

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💡 Tip for remembering “obstruent”

"obstruent" has 2 syllables: obstr-uent.

What does obstruent mean?

noun

  1. A consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; a plosive, fricative or affricate.
  2. Anything that obstructs, especially in the passages of the body.

adjective

  1. Causing obstruction; blocking up.

    “an obstruent medicine”

Synonyms

hindering

Antonyms

sonorant

Related words

voicelessdevoicingobliterativeobtrusivebarfulstuffed-upobloquiousobstreperous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obstruent"?▾

"Obstruent" has 2 syllables: obstr · uent.

What does "obstruent" mean?▾

Obstruent: A consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; a plosive, fricative or affricate.

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