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