How to Pronounce Obvious

To pronounce "obvious", say OBV-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑbviəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɑbviəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɒbvɪəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “obvious”

"obvious" has 2 syllables: obv-ious.

What does obvious mean?

adjective

  1. Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

Antonyms

non-obvioussubtleunobvious

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obvious"?▾

"Obvious" has 2 syllables: obv · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "obvious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obvious" is /ˈɑbviəs/.

What does "obvious" mean?▾

Obvious: Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

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