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.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɫik
British English
əblˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BLEEK
UK
uh-BLEEK
Listen in Context
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.