How to pronounce oblivious
American English pronunciation
uh-BLIV-ee-us
- IPA
- /əˈblɪvi.əs/
- Syllables
- uh · BLIV · ee · us (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What oblivious means
Not noticing what's going on around you
In a sentence: He was oblivious to the dog stealing his sandwich.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word that means forgetful.
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