How many syllables in obvious?

Syllables in obvious

3

ob·vi·ous

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

How to say obvious

Pronunciation/ˈɑbviəs/
3 syllables, OB-vi-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say obvious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, vi, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in obvious?
Obvious has three syllables.
How do you divide obvious into syllables?
Obvious divides as ob-vi-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in obvious?
The first syllable (OB-vi-ous).

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