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How do you pronounce obsequious?

The correct pronunciation of "obsequious" is:

əbˈsiː.kwi.əs

Here's a breakdown:

* ob: Pronounced like "ob" in "object"

* se: Pronounced like "see" in "see"

* qui: Pronounced like "kwee" in "queen"

* ous: Pronounced like "us" in "bus"

Emphasis: The stress is on the second syllable ("qui").

So, it sounds like "uhb-SEE-kwee-us".

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