How Many Syllables In Obvious?
3syllables
Obvious has 3 syllables, ob-vi-ous. It is a trisyllabic word.
obvious
/ˈɒb.vi.əs/ UK /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.vi.əs/
Division By Letters
ob-vi-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obvious
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɒ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | v | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Obvious Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in obvious?
Obvious has 3 syllables, ob-vi-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.vi.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in obvious?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obvious?
Obvious has the structure VC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obvious into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.vi.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-vi-ous.