How do you pronounce "obliquely"?

In American English: /əˈbliːkli/ (uh-BLEEKL-ee). In British English: /əblˈiːkli/ (uhbl-EEKL-ee). In Canadian English: /əˈbliːkli/ (uh-BLEEKL-ee). In Australian English: /əblˈiːkli/ (uhbl-EEKL-ee).

Is "obliquely" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbliːkli/ (uh-BLEEKL-ee), while in British English it's /əblˈiːkli/ (uhbl-EEKL-ee).

How to Pronounce "obliquely"

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obliquely

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/əˈbliːkli/

uh-BLEEKL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

əobl·bliːklique·ily

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