American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'obvious' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "obvious" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "obvious"

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Simple pronunciation
ahb-vee-uhs
IPA transcription
/ˈɑb.vi.əs/
Word frequency
1,574th

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What does "obvious" mean?

  1. easy to see or understand, not hidden or difficult

Examples of "obvious" in a sentence

  • It was obvious that she didn't like the surprise party.
  • The answer to the riddle seemed obvious after she heard it.
  • His tiredness was obvious from the dark circles under his eyes.

How common is "obvious"?

Obvious is the 1,574th most common word in English.

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