How Many Syllables In Obscene?
2syllables
Obscene has 2 syllables, obs-cene. It is a disyllabic word.
obscene
/əbˈsiːn/ UK /əbˈsiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cene.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/əb.siːn/
Division By Letters
obs-cene
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obscene
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 | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Obscene Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obscene?
Obscene has 2 syllables, obs-cene. In British English it is transcribed /əbˈsiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in obscene?
The second syllable, cene, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obscene?
Obscene has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obscene into syllables?
By sound, əb.siːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, obs-cene.