How to Pronounce "obituary"
word
/oʊˈbɪtʃuˌɛɹi/
oh-BICH-oo-air-ee
/ɒbˈɪtʃɔːɹˌi/
ob-ICH-aw-ree
Definition
A short article or notice in a newspaper or online that announces someone’s death and often gives details about their life.
IPA Transcription
American English
/oʊˈbɪtʃuˌɛɹi/
British English
/ɒbˈɪtʃɔːɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-BICH-oo-air-ee
UK
ob-ICH-aw-ree
Listen in Context
The newspaper published an obituary for the famous writer.
I read his obituary online this morning.
The obituary mentioned his family and his work.
She asked not to have a formal obituary after her death.