How many syllables in obstinate?

There are 3 syllables in the word obstinate.

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Divide obstinate into syllables:

ob · sti · nate

How to pronounce obstinate:

Definition of obstinate:

obstinate (adjective):: stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing.; keeping stubbornly to a particular opinion or course of action; stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

Synonyms for obstinate:

persistent mulish obdurate recalcitrant implacable uncompromising intransigent hardheaded unbending dogged

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Antonyms for obstinate:

composed accommodating considerate tranquil nonsectarian liberal peaceable even-tempered fickle complaisant

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