obviate

How many syllables in obviate?

  3 syllables

Divide obviate into syllables:   ob-vi-ate
Stressed syllable in obviate:   ob-vi-ate
How to pronounce obviate:   ob-vee-eyt
How to say obviate:

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Synonyms for obviate


2 syllables
  • avert
  • hinder
  • prevent
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