How to Pronounce "obviously"
word
/ˈɑbviəsɫi/
AHB-vee-us-lee
/ˈɒbvɪəsli/
OB-vi-us-lee
Definition
Used to say that something is clear, easy to understand, or expected. It can also show that the speaker thinks something should already be known.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑbviəsɫi/
British English
/ˈɒbvɪəsli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHB-vee-us-lee
UK
OB-vi-us-lee
Listen in Context
It is obviously too heavy for one person to carry.
She was obviously tired after the long trip.
Obviously, we need more time to finish this.
He obviously doesn't want to talk about it, so let's leave it alone.