How many syllables in "obstructionists"?

"obstructionists" has 4 lettergrepen (ob - struc - tio - nists).

How to divide "obstructionists"?

"obstructionists" divides into 4 parts: ob · struc · tio · nists.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ob... struc... tio... nists) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"obstructionists": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ob·struc·tio·nists

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ob-STRUC-tio-nists(ob · struc · tio · nists)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "obstructionists" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈstɹʌk.ʃə.nəsts⁄

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IPAəbˈstɹʌk.ʃə.nəsts

Lettergrepenob·struc·tio·nists

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