How Many Syllables In Obstruent?
3syllables
Obstruent has 3 syllables, ob-stru-ent. It is a trisyllabic word.
obstruent
/ˈɒb.stru.ənt/ UK /ˈɑːb.stru.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/VCC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.stru.ənt/
Division By Letters
ob-stru-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obstruent
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 | str | u | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Obstruent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obstruent?
Obstruent has 3 syllables, ob-stru-ent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.stru.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in obstruent?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obstruent?
Obstruent has the structure VC/CCCV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obstruent into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.stru.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-stru-ent.