To pronounce "obviously", say OBV-iously — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/
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"obviously" has 2 syllables: obv-iously.
adverb
“She was in floods of tears and obviously very upset.”
“You weren't to know, but I've spoken to, obviously, Jim about this, and ...”
"Obviously" has 2 syllables: obv · iously.
The IPA transcription of "obviously" is /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/.
Obviously: In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
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