How many syllables in "obese"?

"obese" has 2 sílabas (o - bese).

How to divide "obese"?

"obese" divides into 2 parts: o · bese.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (o... bese) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"obese": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:o·bese

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o-BESE(o · bese)○ ●

Stress in "obese" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄oʊˈbiːs⁄

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How many syllables in "obese"?: "obese" has 2 sílabas (o - bese).
How to divide "obese"?: "obese" divides into 2 parts: o · bese.
Where is the stress in "obese"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "obese"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... bese) and listen on SayItVid.