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