Obsecrations is a rarely-used noun referring to the act of beseeching or begging for something. The spelling of this word can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription: /əbˌsɛkˈreɪʃənz/. The prefix "ob-" means "toward," while "secration" comes from the Latin word "sacrare," meaning "to consecrate or make sacred." When combined, the word means "to make something sacred through begging or beseeching." While the word may be unfamiliar to many, understanding its meaning and pronunciation can aid in deciphering its spelling.