How many syllables in optimist?

Syllables in optimist

3

op·ti·mist

Optimist has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say optimist

Pronunciation/ˈɑptəmɪst/
3 syllables, OP-ti-mist · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say optimist slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, ti, mist. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in optimist?
Optimist has three syllables.
How do you divide optimist into syllables?
Optimist divides as op-ti-mist.
Which syllable is stressed in optimist?
The first syllable (OP-ti-mist).

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