How do you pronounce "obstacles"?

In American English: /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/ (AHBST-uhk-uhlz). In British English: /ˈɒbstəkəlz/ (OBST-uhk-uhlz). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/ (AHBST-uhk-uhlz). In Australian English: /ˈɒbstəkəlz/ (OBST-uhk-uhlz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/ (AHBST-uhk-uhlz), while in British English it's /ˈɒbstəkəlz/ (OBST-uhk-uhlz).

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/ˈɑːbstəkəlz/

AHBST-uhk-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːbstob·əksta·əlzcles

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