How to Pronounce "obscene"
word
/ɑbˈsin/
ahb-SEEN
/ɒbsˈiːn/
ob-SEEN
Definition
Describes something that strongly offends accepted standards of morality or decency, especially related to sexual matters or extremely inappropriate behavior or language.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑbˈsin/
British English
/ɒbsˈiːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahb-SEEN
UK
ob-SEEN
Listen in Context
His joke was so obscene that everyone felt uncomfortable.
Posting obscene images online is illegal in many countries.
He was fined for making an obscene gesture in public.
The movie was banned for its obscene content.