How Many Syllables In Obviate?
3syllables
Obviate has 3 syllables, ob-viat-e. It is a trisyllabic word.
obviate
/ˈɒb.vi.eɪt/ UK /ˈɑːb.vi.eɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.vi.eɪt/
Division By Letters
ob-viat-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obviate
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 | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | eɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Obviate 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 obviate?
Obviate has 3 syllables, ob-viat-e. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.vi.eɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in obviate?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obviate?
Obviate has the structure VC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obviate into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.vi.eɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-viat-e.