How many syllables in obscene?

Syllables in obscene

2

ob·scene

Obscene has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say obscene

Said as /ɑbˈsin/2 syllables, ob-SCENE · da-DUM
Said as /əbˈsin/2 syllables, ob-SCENE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
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To count it yourself, say obscene slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, scene. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with obscene

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Questions

How many syllables are in obscene?
Obscene has two syllables.
How do you divide obscene into syllables?
Obscene divides as ob-scene.
Which syllable is stressed in obscene?
The second syllable (ob-SCENE).

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