How to Pronounce "oblique"

word

əˈbɫik

uh-BLEEK

əblˈiːk

uh-BLEEK

Definition

Describes something that is not straight or direct—slanted or angled; it can also refer to a statement not expressed openly or clearly.

American English

əˈbɫik

British English

əblˈiːk

uh-BLEEK

Draw an oblique line on the paper.

Her answer was oblique and confusing.

The triangle has an oblique angle.

He made an oblique comment about my work, but I got the hint.