How to Pronounce Obtaining

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obtaining”

"obtaining" has 3 syllables: obt-ain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does obtaining 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 obtaining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

Related words

getreceiveprevailfindholdincuraccessaccessing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obtaining"?▾

"Obtaining" has 3 syllables: obt · ain · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "obtaining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obtaining" is /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/.

What does "obtaining" mean?▾

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

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