OBSCURE - Meaning and Pronunciation

How to pronounce obscure?

This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of obscure by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of obscure through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.

IPA Transcription of obscure is /əbskjˈʊr/.

Definition of obscure according to Wiktionary:
obscure can be an adjective or a verb

As an adjective obscure can mean:
1. Dark, faint or indistinct.
2. Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
3. Difficult to understand.
4. Not well-known.
5. Unknown or uncertain; unclear.

As a verb obscure can mean:
1. To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
2. To hide, put out of sight etc.
3. To conceal oneself; to hide.

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