How to Pronounce Obtrude

To pronounce "obtrude", say OBTR-ud-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɒbˈtɹuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɒbˈtɹuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obtrude”

"obtrude" has 3 syllables: obtr-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does obtrude mean?

verb

  1. To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
  2. To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).

Words that rhyme with obtrude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

intrudeprotrudeintertrudethrustimposeurgethreat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obtrude"?▾

"Obtrude" has 3 syllables: obtr · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "obtrude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obtrude" is /ɒbˈtɹuːd/.

What does "obtrude" mean?▾

Obtrude: To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.

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