How many syllables in obnoxious?

Syllables in obnoxious

3

ob·nox·ious

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

How to say obnoxious

Pronunciation/ɑbˈnɑkʃəs/
3 syllables, ob-NOX-ious · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say obnoxious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, nox, ious. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with obnoxious

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Questions

How many syllables are in obnoxious?
Obnoxious has three syllables.
How do you divide obnoxious into syllables?
Obnoxious divides as ob-nox-ious.
Which syllable is stressed in obnoxious?
The second syllable (ob-NOX-ious).

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