How to Pronounce Obtained

To pronounce "obtained", say OBT-ain-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əbˈteɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əbˈteɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obtained”

"obtained" has 3 syllables: obt-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does obtained mean?

verb

  1. To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
  2. To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.

Words that rhyme with obtained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrainedfeigned

Related words

getreceiveprevailfindholdincuraccessaccessed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obtained"?▾

"Obtained" has 3 syllables: obt · ain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "obtained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obtained" is /əbˈteɪnd/.

What does "obtained" mean?▾

Obtained: To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

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