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obstacle

The correct spelling is obstacle.

How to pronounce obstacle

/ˈɒbstəkl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈɒbstəkl̩/

Say it like: Obs-tac-le

The correct spelling is obstacle. Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress For example: "A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese."

Usage Examples

A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

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