How to pronounce "obtrudes" in English
əbˈtruːdz
əb·TROODZ
Primary stress: TROODZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “obtrudes”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
əb
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
TROODZ
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TROODZ"). 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 "obtrudes" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "obtrudes is" sounds like "obtrudes-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "obtrudes" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“The first and the one I did mention last time is the way in which language obtrudes itself as sound.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Well, you have to speak very carefully or language obtrudes.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
Practice Speaking “obtrudes”
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The first and the one I did mention last time is the way in which language obtrudes itself as sound.
Hear it in context: “obtrudes”
2 clipsThe English word “obtrudes” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əbˈtruːdz (phonetic respelling: əb-TROODZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (əb · TROODZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TROODZ). Grammatically, “obtrudes” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “obtrudes” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @9:05
“Last time I mentioned one, but now let me emphasize three. The first and the one I did mention last time is the way in which language obtrudes itself as sound. which language obtrudes itself as sound.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @47:18
“with three theses. Well, you have to speak very carefully or language obtrudes. I had to say very carefully "three”
Definition & Meaning: “obtrudes”
- To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
- To become apparent in an unwelcome way, to be forcibly imposed; to jut in, to intrude (on or into).
Example Sentences (3)
- “By which we may see, that they who are not called to Counsell, can have no good Counsell in such cases to obtrude.”
- “How you can bear such recollections, is astonishing to me!—They will sometimes obtrude—but how you can court them!”
- “The first and the one I did mention last time is the way in which language obtrudes itself as sound.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “obtrudes”
- Pronunciation:
- əb-TROODZ
- Syllables:
- əb · TROODZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- ob · trudes
- Primary stress:
- TROODZ
- IPA:
- əbˈtruːdz
- Hear it in context
- obtrudes
Words that Rhyme with “obtrudes”
-udzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"obtrudes" (⁄əbˈtruːdz⁄) 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, "obtrudes" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about obtrudes
How do you pronounce “obtrudes”?
“obtrudes” is pronounced ⁄əbˈtruːdz⁄ (əb-TROODZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “obtrudes”?
“obtrudes” has 2 syllables: əb · TROODZ.
Where is the stress in “obtrudes”?
The primary stress in “obtrudes” is on “TROODZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “obtrudes” mean?
To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
How can I hear “obtrudes” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “obtrudes”?
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⁄).