How to Pronounce "obedience"
word
/oʊˈbidiəns/
oh-BEE-dee-uhns
/əʊbˈiːdiəns/
uh-BEE-dee-uhns
Definition
Obedience is the act of doing what someone in authority tells you to do, or following rules and instructions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/oʊˈbidiəns/
British English
/əʊbˈiːdiəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-BEE-dee-uhns
UK
uh-BEE-dee-uhns
Listen in Context
Children should show obedience to their parents.
The dog's obedience made training easy.
Obedience to rules is important at school.
Blind obedience can sometimes be dangerous.