How do you divide obstacles into syllables?

Obstacles divides as ob-sta-cles.

Which syllable is stressed in obstacles?

The first syllable (OB-sta-cles).

Syllables in obstacles

ob·sta·cles

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

Pronunciation	/ˈɑbstəkəlz/ 3 syllables, OB-sta-cles · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say obstacles slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ob, sta, cles. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in obstacles?: Obstacles has three syllables.
How do you divide obstacles into syllables?: Obstacles divides as ob-sta-cles.
Which syllable is stressed in obstacles?: The first syllable (OB-sta-cles).