How Many Syllables In Obama?
3syllables
Obama has 3 syllables, o-ba-ma. It is a trisyllabic word.
obama
/əʊˈbɑː.mə/ UK /oʊˈbɑː.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ba.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/əʊ.bɑː.mə/
Division By Letters
o-ba-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obama
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Obama Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Obama?
Obama has 3 syllables, o-ba-ma. In British English it is transcribed /əʊˈbɑː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Obama?
The second syllable, ba, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Obama?
Obama has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Obama into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.bɑː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ba-ma.