How to Pronounce "obtuse"
word
ɑbˈtus
ahb-TOOS
ɒbtjˈuːs
ob-TYOOS
Definition
'Obtuse' describes an angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. It also refers to a person who is slow to understand or insensitive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑbˈtus
British English
ɒbtjˈuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahb-TOOS
UK
ob-TYOOS
Listen in Context
An obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees.
He was too obtuse to understand the joke.
The triangle has one obtuse angle.
Stop being so obtuse—she obviously likes you!