How many syllables in peroxide?

Syllables in peroxide

3

per·ox·ide

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

How to say peroxide

Pronunciation/pɚˈɑkˌsaɪd/
3 syllables, per-OX-ide · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say peroxide slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, ox, ide. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in peroxide?
Peroxide has three syllables.
How do you divide peroxide into syllables?
Peroxide divides as per-ox-ide.
Which syllable is stressed in peroxide?
The second syllable (per-OX-ide).

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