How do you pronounce "obstinate"?

In American English: /ˈɑːbstənət/ (AHBST-uhn-uht). In British English: /ˈɒbstɪnət/ (OBST-in-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːbstənət/ (AHBST-uhn-uht). In Australian English: /ˈɒbstɪnət/ (OBST-in-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːbstənət/ (AHBST-uhn-uht), while in British English it's /ˈɒbstɪnət/ (OBST-in-uht).

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obstinate

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/ˈɑːbstənət/

AHBST-uhn-uht

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːbstob·ənsti·ətnate

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