How Do You Spell OBSESSIONIST?
Pronunciation: [ɒbsˈɛʃənˌɪst] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "obsessionist" follows the typical English orthographic rules. It is pronounced /əbˈsɛʃənɪst/, with the first syllable "ob" pronounced as a schwa sound, followed by the stressed syllable "ses" pronounced as the "es" sound in "mess". The suffix "-ion" is pronounced as "shun", and "-ist" as "ist". The word refers to someone who is excessively preoccupied with an idea or a feeling. While not a commonly used term, the spelling and pronunciation of "obsessionist" are straightforward and intuitive for English speakers.
