How Many Syllables In Oblique?
2syllables
Oblique has 2 syllables, o-blique. It is a disyllabic word.
oblique
/əˈbliːk/ UK /oʊˈbliːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, blique.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.bliːk/
Division By Letters
o-blique
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oblique
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 | bl | iː | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Oblique Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /bl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in oblique?
Oblique has 2 syllables, o-blique. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbliːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in oblique?
The second syllable, blique, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of oblique?
Oblique has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide oblique into syllables?
By sound, ə.bliːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-blique.