How many syllables in "obscure"?

"obscure" has 2 syllabes (ob - scure).

How to divide "obscure"?

"obscure" divides into 2 parts: ob · scure.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"obscure": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ob·scure

Accent principal

ob-SCURE(ob · scure)○ ●

Stress in "obscure" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈskjʊər⁄

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IPAəbˈskjʊər

Syllabesob·scure

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