How Many Syllables In Obedient?
4syllables
Obedient has 4 syllables, o-be-di-ent. It is a polysyllabic word.
obedient
/əˈbiː.di.ənt/ UK /oʊˈbiː.di.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, be.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/ə.biː.di.ənt/
Division By Letters
o-be-di-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obedient
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Obedient 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 obedient?
Obedient has 4 syllables, o-be-di-ent. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbiː.di.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in obedient?
The second syllable, be, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obedient?
Obedient has the structure V/CV/CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obedient into syllables?
By sound, ə.biː.di.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-be-di-ent.