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