How many syllables in "obstacle"?

"obstacle" has 3 sillabe (ob - sta - cle).

How to divide "obstacle"?

"obstacle" divides into 3 parts: ob · sta · cle.

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

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

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3 Sillabe

"obstacle": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:ob·sta·cle

Accento primario

OB-sta-cle(ob · sta · cle)● ○ ○

Stress in "obstacle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒbstəkl⁄

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IPAˈɒbstəkl

Sillabeob·sta·cle

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