How to Pronounce "obstruct"
word
əbˈstɹəkt
ub-STRUHKT
ɒbstɹˈʌkt
ob-STRUKT
Definition
To block the way or make it difficult for something to move forward, or to prevent progress or access to something.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈstɹəkt
British English
ɒbstɹˈʌkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-STRUHKT
UK
ob-STRUKT
Listen in Context
A fallen tree can obstruct the road.
Please do not obstruct the doorway.
The protestors tried to obstruct the traffic.
Wearing a large hat can obstruct the person sitting behind you at the cinema.