How Many Syllables In Oblong?
2syllables
Oblong has 2 syllables, ob-long. It is a disyllabic word.
oblong
/ˈɒb.lɒŋ/ UK /ˈɑːb.lɔːŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.lɒŋ/
Division By Letters
ob-long
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oblong
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 | l | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Oblong Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in oblong?
Oblong has 2 syllables, ob-long. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.lɒŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in oblong?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of oblong?
Oblong has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide oblong into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.lɒŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-long.