How many syllables in "oblast"?

"oblast" has 2 lettergrepen (ob - last).

How to divide "oblast"?

"oblast" divides into 2 parts: ob · last.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"oblast": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ob·last

Hoofdklemtoon

OB-last(ob · last)● ○

Stress in "oblast" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒblɑːst⁄

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IPAˈɒblɑːst

Lettergrepenob·last

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