How to pronounce obedient
American English pronunciation
oh-BEE-dee-unt
- IPA
- /oʊˈbidi.ənt/
- Syllables
- oh · BEE · dee · unt (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What obedient means
Doing what you're told without arguing
In a sentence: My obedient dog sits as soon as I say the word.
Where it comes from: From Latin oboedire, meaning to listen to.
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