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obstacle

How many syllables in obstacle?

  3 syllables

Divide obstacle into syllables:   ob-sta-cle
Stressed syllable in obstacle:   ob-sta-cle
How to pronounce obstacle:   ob-stuh-kal
How to say obstacle:

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Synonyms for obstacle


1 syllable
  • catch
    2 syllables
    • blockage
    • hurdle
    • setback
    3 syllables
    • barrier
    4 syllables
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    What rhymes with obstacle

    3 syllables
    • bicycle
    • icicle
    • tricycle
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