How Many Syllables In Obviously?
4syllables
Obviously has 4 syllables, ob-vi-ou-sly. It is a polysyllabic word.
obviously
/ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli/ UK /ˈɑːb.vi.ə.sli/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ɒb.vi.ə.sli/
Division By Letters
ob-vi-ou-sly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obviously
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | sl | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Obviously 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.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /sl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obviously?
Obviously has 4 syllables, ob-vi-ou-sly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.vi.ə.sli/.
Which syllable is stressed in obviously?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obviously?
Obviously has the structure VC/CV/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obviously into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.vi.ə.sli. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-vi-ou-sly.
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