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