How many syllables in obtained?
Syllables in obtained
2
ob·tained
Obtained has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say obtained
| Pronunciation | /əbˈteɪnd/ 2 syllables, ob-TAINED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say obtained slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, tained. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with obtained
- remained
- explained
- trained
- gained
- contained
- maintained
- sustained
- retained
- complained
- detained
- stained
- drained
- entertained
- attained
- strained
- regained
Questions
- How many syllables are in obtained?
- Obtained has two syllables.
- How do you divide obtained into syllables?
- Obtained divides as ob-tained.
- Which syllable is stressed in obtained?
- The second syllable (ob-TAINED).