How to Pronounce "obstacles"
word
/ˈɑbstəkəɫz/
AHB-stuh-kuhlz
/ˈɒbstəkəlz/
OB-stuh-kuhlz
Definition
Things that make it difficult to achieve or do something; physical or abstract barriers that must be overcome.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑbstəkəɫz/
British English
/ˈɒbstəkəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHB-stuh-kuhlz
UK
OB-stuh-kuhlz
Listen in Context
We faced many obstacles on our way to success.
Large rocks are obstacles on the road.
Children sometimes face learning obstacles at school.
She didn’t let any obstacles stop her from following her dream.