How many syllables in obtuse?
Syllables in obtuse
2
ob·tuse
Obtuse has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say obtuse
| Pronunciation | /ɑbˈtus/ 2 syllables, ob-TUSE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say obtuse slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, tuse. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with obtuse
Questions
- How many syllables are in obtuse?
- Obtuse has two syllables.
- How do you divide obtuse into syllables?
- Obtuse divides as ob-tuse.
- Which syllable is stressed in obtuse?
- The second syllable (ob-TUSE).