How to Pronounce Obviating

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OBV-iat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “obviating”

"obviating" has 3 syllables: obv-iat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does obviating 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 obviating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

preclusivepreventativepreventiveavoidingeliminatingbypassingcircumventingeliminates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obviating"?▾

"Obviating" has 3 syllables: obv · iat · ing.

What does "obviating" mean?▾

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

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