How many syllables in "obtained"?

"obtained" has 2 sílabas (ob - tained).

How to divide "obtained"?

"obtained" divides into 2 parts: ob · tained.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"obtained": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:ob·tained

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ob-TAINED(ob · tained)○ ●

Stress in "obtained" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈteɪnd⁄

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