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