How many syllables in octopus?
Syllables in octopus
3
oc·to·pus
Octopus has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say octopus
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑktəˌpʊs/ 3 syllables, OC-to-pus · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say octopus slowly and listen for each vowel sound: oc, to, pus. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with octopus
Questions
- How many syllables are in octopus?
- Octopus has three syllables.
- How do you divide octopus into syllables?
- Octopus divides as oc-to-pus.
- Which syllable is stressed in octopus?
- The first syllable (OC-to-pus).