How do you pronounce "obvious"?

In American English: /ˈɑːbviːəs/ (AHBV-ee-uhs). In British English: /ˈɒbvɪəs/ (OBV-i-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːbviːəs/ (AHBV-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈɒbviəs/ (OBV-ee-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːbviːəs/ (AHBV-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈɒbvɪəs/ (OBV-i-uhs).

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obvious

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/ˈɑːbviːəs/

AHBV-ee-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːbvob·iːvi·əsous

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