How Many Syllables In Obdurate?
3syllables
Obdurate has 3 syllables, ob-du-rate. It is a trisyllabic word.
obdurate
/ˈɒb.djʊ.rət/ UK /ˈɑːb.dʊ.rət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.djʊ.rət/
Division By Letters
ob-du-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obdurate
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 | dj | ʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Obdurate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obdurate?
Obdurate has 3 syllables, ob-du-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.djʊ.rət/.
Which syllable is stressed in obdurate?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obdurate?
Obdurate has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obdurate into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.djʊ.rət. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-du-rate.