How to pronounce "obsolesence" in English
ˌɑːb.səˈlɛs.əns
ahb·sə·LES·əns
Primary stress: LES
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “obsolesence”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ahb
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
sə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
LES
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
əns
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("LES"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
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
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "obsolesence" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“they will make wise choices and we will speed the obsolesence of the defective”— StanfordWatch clip
“about planned obsolesence what do we mean we mean that”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“2022 uh also you have a large problem of de facto obsolesence of equipment you”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“obsolesence the rebuttal you know I think the the refresh of technology is”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“in the sense that you'll be able to add different functions and almost make your phone obsolesence proof uh but I think this is also not as much of an offensive”— CNBCWatch clip
“through disposable products without going to a very fast obsolesence of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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they will make wise choices and we will speed the obsolesence of the defective
Hear it in context: “obsolesence”
12 clipsThe English word “obsolesence” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌɑːb.səˈlɛs.əns (phonetic respelling: ahb-sə-LES-əns). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ahb · sə · LES · əns), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (LES). Grammatically, “obsolesence” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 12 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “obsolesence” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, TEDx Talks, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @61:18
“Delivery Systems and to the degree that we tell the public the absolute truth they will make wise choices and we will speed the obsolesence of the defective cigarette which the the industry I would challenge should take off the market now”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:19
“probably retailers too but manufacturers let's have a look at it so when we talk about planned obsolesence what do we mean we mean that a company a manufacturer takes a product maybe your smartphone that's perfect”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @3:26
“Equipment uh the losses that occurred since 2022 uh also you have a large problem of de facto obsolesence of equipment you can't find ammunition for uh particularly of course suffer to air”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @79:20
“right Alex uh let's just take the consumption the planned obsolesence the rebuttal you know I think the the refresh of technology is not driven by the technology failing and designing that in so people need to”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #5 · @3:27
“for next year which is going to be a modular device and it seems pretty cool in the sense that you'll be able to add different functions and almost make your phone obsolesence proof uh but I think this is also not as much of an offensive phone obsolesence proof uh but I think this is also not as much of an offensive”
Definition & Meaning: “obsolesence”
- The state of being obsolete or no longer produced or used.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Many electronic devices are designed with built-in obsolescence.”
- “they will make wise choices and we will speed the obsolesence of the defective”
- “about planned obsolesence what do we mean we mean that”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “obsolesence”
- Pronunciation:
- ahb-sə-LES-əns
- Syllables:
- ahb · sə · LES · əns
- Written Hyphenation:
- ob · so · le · sence
- Primary stress:
- LES
- IPA:
- ˌɑːb.səˈlɛs.əns
- Hear it in context
- obsolesence
Words that Rhyme with “obsolesence”
-ɛsənsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"obsolesence" (⁄ˌɑːb.səˈlɛs.əns⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "obsolesence" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about obsolesence
How do you pronounce “obsolesence”?
“obsolesence” is pronounced ⁄ˌɑːb.səˈlɛs.əns⁄ (ahb-sə-LES-əns). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “obsolesence”?
“obsolesence” has 4 syllables: ahb · sə · LES · əns.
Where is the stress in “obsolesence”?
The primary stress in “obsolesence” is on “LES”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “obsolesence” mean?
The state of being obsolete or no longer produced or used.
How can I hear “obsolesence” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “obsolesence”?
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⁄).