How Many Syllables In Obese?
2syllables
Obese has 2 syllables, o-bese. It is a disyllabic word.
obese
/əʊˈbiːs/ UK /oʊˈbiːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bese.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.biːs/
Division By Letters
o-bese
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obese
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 | iː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Obese Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obese?
Obese has 2 syllables, o-bese. In British English it is transcribed /əʊˈbiːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in obese?
The second syllable, bese, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obese?
Obese has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obese into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.biːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-bese.