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
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

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

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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).

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