How Many Syllables In Obnoxious?
3syllables
Obnoxious has 3 syllables, ob-nox-ious. It is a trisyllabic word.
obnoxious
/ɒbˈnɒk.ʃəs/ UK /ɑːbˈnɑːk.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nox.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.nɒk.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
ob-nox-ious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obnoxious
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɒ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Obnoxious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obnoxious?
Obnoxious has 3 syllables, ob-nox-ious. In British English it is transcribed /ɒbˈnɒk.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in obnoxious?
The second syllable, nox, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obnoxious?
Obnoxious has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obnoxious into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.nɒk.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-nox-ious.