How do you divide obstructing into syllables?

Obstructing divides as ob-struct-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in obstructing?

The second syllable (ob-STRUCT-ing).

Syllables in obstructing

ob·struct·ing

Obstructing has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/əbsˈtɹʌktɪŋ/ 3 syllables, ob-STRUCT-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say obstructing slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, struct, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in obstructing?: Obstructing has three syllables.
How do you divide obstructing into syllables?: Obstructing divides as ob-struct-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in obstructing?: The second syllable (ob-STRUCT-ing).