How to Pronounce Obviated

To pronounce "obviated", say OBV-iat-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OBV-iat-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “obviated”

"obviated" has 3 syllables: obv-iat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does obviated mean?

verb

  1. To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).
  2. To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).

Words that rhyme with obviated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

preclusivepreventativepreventivepredatedalleviatedeliminatessolvedsimplifies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obviated"?▾

"Obviated" has 3 syllables: obv · iat · ed.

What does "obviated" mean?▾

Obviated: To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).

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