How Many Syllables In Obedience?
4syllables
Obedience has 4 syllables, o-be-di-ence. It is a polysyllabic word.
obedience
/əʊˈbiː.di.əns/ UK /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, be.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.biː.di.əns/
Division By Letters
o-be-di-ence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obedience
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | ns | VCC | closed |
Why Obedience Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obedience?
Obedience has 4 syllables, o-be-di-ence. In British English it is transcribed /əʊˈbiː.di.əns/.
Which syllable is stressed in obedience?
The second syllable, be, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obedience?
Obedience has the structure V/CV/CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obedience into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.biː.di.əns. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-be-di-ence.
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