How many syllables in obsolete?

Syllables in obsolete

3

ob·so·lete

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

How to say obsolete

Said as /ˈɑbsəˌlit/3 syllables, OB-so-lete · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˌɑbsəˈlit/3 syllables, ob-so-LETE · da-da-DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say obsolete slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, so, lete. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in obsolete?
Obsolete has three syllables.
How do you divide obsolete into syllables?
Obsolete divides as ob-so-lete.
Which syllable is stressed in obsolete?
The first syllable (OB-so-lete).

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