How Many Syllables In Obsolete?
3syllables
Obsolete has 3 syllables, ob-so-lete. It is a trisyllabic word.
obsolete
/ˈɒb.sə.liːt/ UK /ˌɑːb.səˈliːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.sə.liːt/
Division By Letters
ob-so-lete
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obsolete
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 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | iː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Obsolete Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obsolete?
Obsolete has 3 syllables, ob-so-lete. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.sə.liːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in obsolete?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obsolete?
Obsolete has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obsolete into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.sə.liːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-so-lete.