How to Pronounce "obnoxious"
word
/ɑbˈnɑkʃəs/
ahb-NOK-shuhs
/ɒbnˈɒkʃəs/
ob-NOK-shuhs
Definition
Extremely unpleasant, annoying, or offensive in a way that bothers others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑbˈnɑkʃəs/
British English
/ɒbnˈɒkʃəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahb-NOK-shuhs
UK
ob-NOK-shuhs
Listen in Context
Tom can be obnoxious when he talks too loudly.
The obnoxious smell made it hard to stay in the room.
Some people find loud music obnoxious.
He's nice most of the time, but sometimes his jokes are just obnoxious.