How Many Syllables In Oblivious?
4syllables
Oblivious has 4 syllables, o-bliv-i-ous. It is a polysyllabic word.
oblivious
/əˈblɪv.i.əs/ UK /əˈblɪv.i.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bliv.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.blɪv.i.əs/
Division By Letters
o-bliv-i-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oblivious
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 | ɪ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 4 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Oblivious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /bl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in oblivious?
Oblivious has 4 syllables, o-bliv-i-ous. In British English it is transcribed /əˈblɪv.i.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in oblivious?
The second syllable, bliv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of oblivious?
Oblivious has the structure V/CCVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide oblivious into syllables?
By sound, ə.blɪv.i.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-bliv-i-ous.
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