How Many Syllables In Obscure?
2syllables
Obscure has 2 syllables, ob-scure. It is a disyllabic word.
obscure
/əbˈskjʊə/ UK /əbˈskjʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scure.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV
Division By Sound
/əb.skjʊə/
Division By Letters
ob-scure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obscure
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 | skj | ʊə | – | CCCV | open |
Why Obscure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obscure?
Obscure has 2 syllables, ob-scure. In British English it is transcribed /əbˈskjʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in obscure?
The second syllable, scure, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obscure?
Obscure has the structure VC/CCCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obscure into syllables?
By sound, əb.skjʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-scure.