How many syllables in "obsessional"?

"obsessional" has 4 lettergrepen (ob - ses - sion - al).

How to divide "obsessional"?

"obsessional" divides into 4 parts: ob · ses · sion · al.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ob... ses... sion... al) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"obsessional": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ob·ses·sion·al

Hoofdklemtoon

ob-SES-sion-al(ob · ses · sion · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "obsessional" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈsɛʃənəl⁄

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IPAəbˈsɛʃənəl

Lettergrepenob·ses·sion·al

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How many syllables in "obsessional"?: "obsessional" has 4 lettergrepen (ob - ses - sion - al).
How to divide "obsessional"?: "obsessional" divides into 4 parts: ob · ses · sion · al.
Where is the stress in "obsessional"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "obsessional"?: Say each syllable slowly (ob... ses... sion... al) and listen on SayItVid.