How Many Syllables In Obey?
2syllables
Obey has 2 syllables, o-bey. It is a disyllabic word.
obey
/əˈbeɪ/ UK /əˈbeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bey.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.beɪ/
Division By Letters
o-bey
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obey
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Obey 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 obey?
Obey has 2 syllables, o-bey. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in obey?
The second syllable, bey, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obey?
Obey has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obey into syllables?
By sound, ə.beɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-bey.