obvious

The # of syllables in obvious can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/obvious .

How many syllables in obvious?

3 syllables

Divide obvious into syllables: ob-vi-ous
Stressed syllable in obvious: ob-vi-ous
How to pronounce obvious: ob-vee-us
How to say obvious:

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