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How to pronounce:
obviously
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒbvɪəsli
Examples:
The entry is obviously biased and the support for it clearly passionate.
The answer is obviously the latter.
The consequent is obviously false.
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Common mistakes of obviously pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ob-vi-ous-ly" instead of the correct "ˈɒb.vi.əs.li" (UK) or "ˈɑb.vi.əs.li" (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "ob".
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is omitting the "vi" sound, pronouncing it as "ob-iously". This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Practice saying "vi" clearly, as in "ˈɒb.vi.əs.li" (UK) or "ˈɑb.vi.əs.li" (US).
- Mispronouncing the "v": Some people pronounce "v" as "b", saying "ob-biously". This changes the word's sound and meaning. Tip: Focus on making a clear "v" sound, as in "ˈɒb.vi.əs.li" (UK) or "ˈɑb.vi.əs.li" (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners may pronounce the first vowel as "a" instead of "o", saying "abviously". This alters the pronunciation significantly. Tip: Practice the "o" sound as in "ob" to maintain accuracy, "ˈɒb.vi.əs.li" (UK) or "ˈɑb.vi.əs.li" (US).
- Blending sounds: Some pronounce it as "obviouslee", merging the last syllable too much. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the last syllable distinct, pronouncing it clearly as "li" in "ˈɒb.vi.əs.li" (UK) or "ˈɑb.vi.əs.li" (US).