How to Pronounce "observatory"
word
əbˈzɝvəˌtɔɹi
ub-ZUR-vuh-tor-ee
ɒbzˈɜːvətəɹˌi
ob-ZUR-vuh-tuh-ree
Definition
A building or place equipped for observing the sky, such as stars or planets, or sometimes for monitoring the weather or environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈzɝvəˌtɔɹi
British English
ɒbzˈɜːvətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-ZUR-vuh-tor-ee
UK
ob-ZUR-vuh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
We visited the observatory to look at the stars.
The city built a new observatory on the hill.
Scientists work at the observatory every night.
Did you know our local observatory hosts stargazing events for families?