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