How to Pronounce "obsessed"
word
/əbˈsɛst/
uhb-SEST
/ɒbsˈɛst/
uhb-SEST
Definition
Thinking about someone or something so much that it becomes hard to focus on anything else. It can describe serious unhealthy fixation or, more casually, very strong enthusiasm for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əbˈsɛst/
British English
/ɒbsˈɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhb-SEST
UK
uhb-SEST
Listen in Context
My little brother is obsessed with dinosaurs.
She is obsessed with her phone.
He became obsessed with winning.
I'm obsessed with this new café — we need to go together.