How many syllables in obstacle?

Syllables in obstacle

3

ob·sta·cle

Obstacle has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say obstacle

Pronunciation/ˈɑbstəkəl/
3 syllables, OB-sta-cle · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say obstacle slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, sta, cle. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in obstacle?
Obstacle has three syllables.
How do you divide obstacle into syllables?
Obstacle divides as ob-sta-cle.
Which syllable is stressed in obstacle?
The first syllable (OB-sta-cle).

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