how to pronounce observance

/əbˈzɝvəns/

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observance is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of observance in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… this observance which seems so much more …”

meanings of observance

noun:

The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
Reverence; homage.
That which is to be observed.
Observation or the act of watching.
A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.
The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.

observance frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word observance occurs in english on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.