How many syllables in opponent?

Syllables in opponent

3

op·po·nent

Opponent has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say opponent

Pronunciation/əˈpoʊnənt/
3 syllables, op-PO-nent · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say opponent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, po, nent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in opponent?
Opponent has three syllables.
How do you divide opponent into syllables?
Opponent divides as op-po-nent.
Which syllable is stressed in opponent?
The second syllable (op-PO-nent).

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