How Many Syllables In Obfuscate?
3syllables
Obfuscate has 3 syllables, ob-fus-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
obfuscate
/ˈɒb.fʌs.keɪt/ UK /ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.fʌs.keɪt/
Division By Letters
ob-fus-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obfuscate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɒ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Obfuscate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obfuscate?
Obfuscate has 3 syllables, ob-fus-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.fʌs.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in obfuscate?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obfuscate?
Obfuscate has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obfuscate into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.fʌs.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-fus-cate.