How many syllables in otherwise?
Syllables in otherwise
3
oth·er·wise
Otherwise has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say otherwise
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌðɚˌwaɪz/ 3 syllables, OTH-er-wise · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say otherwise slowly and listen for each vowel sound: oth, er, wise. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in otherwise?
- Otherwise has three syllables.
- How do you divide otherwise into syllables?
- Otherwise divides as oth-er-wise.
- Which syllable is stressed in otherwise?
- The first syllable (OTH-er-wise).