How Many Syllables In Obstreperous?
4syllables
Obstreperous has 4 syllables, ob-strep-e-rous. It is a polysyllabic word.
obstreperous
/əbˈstrep.ə.rəs/ UK /əbˈstrep.ə.rəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, strep.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/əb.strep.ə.rəs/
Division By Letters
ob-strep-e-rous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obstreperous
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 | str | e | p | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Obstreperous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obstreperous?
Obstreperous has 4 syllables, ob-strep-e-rous. In British English it is transcribed /əbˈstrep.ə.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in obstreperous?
The second syllable, strep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obstreperous?
Obstreperous has the structure VC/CCCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obstreperous into syllables?
By sound, əb.strep.ə.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-strep-e-rous.
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