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Hoe spreek je „obsequies” uit in het Engels

obsequies wordt uitgesproken als ˈɒbsəkwiːz, met de hoofdklemtoon op de lettergreep “OB”. Hoor authentieke moedertaalsprekers in 2 clips met gesynchroniseerde ondertitels en tijdstempels hieronder.

ˈɒbsəkwiːz

OB·sək·weez

Hoofdklemtoon: OB

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IPAˈɒbsəkwiːz
SayOB-sək-weez
LettergrepenOB · sək · weez
Hoor in contextUS
8:55

anthology of poems in his honor. This is on the handout. The title of the book is Justa Eduardo King naufrago, Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned. Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned.

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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “obsequies”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

ˈɒbsəkwiːz

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

OB

Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.

Syllable 2Unstressed

sək

Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.

Syllable 3Unstressed

weez

Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.

Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("OB"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Unstressed Syllable Vowel Reduction (Schwa ⁄ə⁄)

The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.

How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When "obsequies" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "obsequies is" sounds like "obsequies-iz").

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "obsequies" aligns naturally with adjacent words.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“The title of the book is Justa Eduardo King naufrago, Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned.”
— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“In expectation of Sharp's death, there'd been a testy exchange about the precise form of words to be used in the service and who was to deliver the obsequies.”
— StanfordWatch clip
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The title of the book is Justa Eduardo King naufrago, Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned.

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The Engels word “obsequies” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɒbsəkwiːz (phonetic respelling: OB-sək-weez). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (OB · sək · weez), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (OB). Grammatically, “obsequies” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “obsequies” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Stanford.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 USYaleCourses
    Clip #1 · @8:55
    “anthology of poems in his honor. This is on the handout. The title of the book is Justa Eduardo King naufrago, Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned. Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned.”
  • 🇺🇸 USStanford
    Clip #2 · @12:13
    “the Church of England, the Episcopalian Church. In expectation of Sharp's death, there'd been a testy exchange about the precise form of words to be used in the service and who was to deliver the obsequies. I form of words to be used in the service and who was to deliver the obsequies. I”

Definitie & Betekenis: “obsequies”

Audio
NOUN
  • Funeral rites.

Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)

  • “A murmur of astonishment ran through the chapel. It was hushed instantly, for, at a sign from Lord Avonleigh, the coffin was carried into the vault; and again the voice of the priest was the only sound, breathing the last and solemn benediction of the mournful obsequies.”
  • “The title of the book is Justa Eduardo King naufrago, Obsequies on Edward King, Lost at Sea or Drowned.”
  • “In expectation of Sharp's death, there'd been a testy exchange about the precise form of words to be used in the service and who was to deliver the obsequies. I”

Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen

drowned obsequies

Uitspraak: “obsequies”

Pronunciation:
OB-sək-weez
Lettergrepen:
OB · sək · weez
Written Hyphenation:
ob · seq · uies
Hoofdklemtoon:
OB
IPA:
ˈɒbsəkwiːz
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Hoe spreek je “obsequies” uit in het Engels?

“obsequies” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˈɒbsəkwiːz⁄ (OB-sək-weez). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.

Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “obsequies”?

“obsequies” heeft 3 lettergrepen: OB · sək · weez.

Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “obsequies”?

De hoofdklemtoon bij “obsequies” ligt op “OB”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.

Wat betekent “obsequies”?

Funeral rites.

Hoe kan ik “obsequies” in echte zinnen horen?

Deze pagina bevat 2 videovoorbeelden van “obsequies” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “obsequies”?

Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).