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