How to pronounce "obturation" in English
ob·tu·ra·tion
Hear native speakers say obturation in context across real video clips
hydraulic ram followed by the bags of powder propellant and finally a gigantic brass obturation case which sealed off the breach this was a slow process and could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “obturation”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ob
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tu
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ra
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tion
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "obturation" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "obturation is" sounds like "obturation-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "obturation" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Shifts primary stress to the syllable immediately preceding "-tion".
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“brass obturation case which sealed off the breach this was a slow process and could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
Practice Speaking “obturation”
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brass obturation case which sealed off the breach this was a slow process and could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav
Hear it in context: “obturation”
1 clipThe English word “obturation”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ob · tu · ra · tion). Grammatically, “obturation” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “obturation” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Simple History.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSimple HistoryClip #1 · @5:23
“hydraulic ram followed by the bags of powder propellant and finally a gigantic brass obturation case which sealed off the breach this was a slow process and could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav”
Definition & Meaning: “obturation”
- The act of stopping up, or closing, an opening.
- The process of a bullet expanding under pressure to fit the bore of the firearm, or a cartridge case expanding under pressure to seal the chamber.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Deaf by an outward obturation.”
- “brass obturation case which sealed off the breach this was a slow process and could take upwards of 45 minutes to complete at its best the Sha Gustav”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “obturation”
- Syllables:
- ob · tu · ra · tion
- Hear it in context
- obturation
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"obturation" 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, "obturation" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about obturation
How many syllables are in “obturation”?
“obturation” has 4 syllables: ob · tu · ra · tion.
What does “obturation” mean?
The act of stopping up, or closing, an opening.
How can I hear “obturation” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “obturation”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].