How many syllables in "obsesses"?

"obsesses" has 3 音节 (ob - sess - es).

How to divide "obsesses"?

"obsesses" divides into 3 parts: ob · sess · es.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ob... sess... es) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"obsesses": 3 音节.

音节:ob·sess·es

主重音

ob-SESS-es(ob · sess · es)○ ● ○

Stress in "obsesses" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈsɛsɪz⁄

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IPAəbˈsɛsɪz

音节ob·sess·es

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But this this is the big question for small kids. And it should be the big question because North America obsesses with determining who we will be. with determining who we will be.

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