How Many Syllables In Obverse?
2syllables
Obverse has 2 syllables, ob-verse. It is a disyllabic word.
obverse
/ˈɒb.vɜːs/ UK /ˈɑːb.vɝːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.vɜːs/
Division By Letters
ob-verse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obverse
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 | v | ɜː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Obverse Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obverse?
Obverse has 2 syllables, ob-verse. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.vɜːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in obverse?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obverse?
Obverse has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obverse into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.vɜːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-verse.