How many syllables in "obstacles"?

"obstacles" has 3 sílabas (ob - sta - cles).

How to divide "obstacles"?

"obstacles" divides into 3 parts: ob · sta · cles.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ob... sta... cles) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"obstacles": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ob·sta·cles

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OB-sta-cles(ob · sta · cles)● ○ ○

Stress in "obstacles" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒb.stə.kəlz⁄

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How many syllables in "obstacles"?: "obstacles" has 3 sílabas (ob - sta - cles).
How to divide "obstacles"?: "obstacles" divides into 3 parts: ob · sta · cles.
Where is the stress in "obstacles"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "obstacles"?: Say each syllable slowly (ob... sta... cles) and listen on SayItVid.