How to Pronounce "obscura"
word
əbˈskjʊɹə
ub-SKYOOR-uh
əbˈskjʊərə
ub-SKYOOR-uh
Definition
'Obscura' is a Latin word meaning 'dark' or 'hidden', most commonly known from the term 'camera obscura', an early device used to project images. Standalone, it rarely appears in English except in technical or artistic contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈskjʊɹə
British English
əbˈskjʊərə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-SKYOOR-uh
UK
ub-SKYOOR-uh
Listen in Context
The artist built a camera obscura to study light and shadow.
A camera obscura projects an image onto a surface inside a darkened room.
The term 'obscura' comes from Latin and means 'dark'.
You can make a simple camera obscura with a box and some paper.