How many syllables in orphan?

Syllables in orphan

2

or·phan

Orphan has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say orphan

Pronunciation/ˈɔɹfən/
2 syllables, OR-phan · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say orphan slowly and listen for each vowel sound: or, phan. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with orphan

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Questions

How many syllables are in orphan?
Orphan has two syllables.
How do you divide orphan into syllables?
Orphan divides as or-phan.
Which syllable is stressed in orphan?
The first syllable (OR-phan).

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