How many syllables in "oxymoron"?

"oxymoron" has 4 sílabas (ox - y - mo - ron).

How to divide "oxymoron"?

"oxymoron" divides into 4 parts: ox · y · mo · ron.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ox... y... mo... ron) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"oxymoron": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:ox·y·mo·ron

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ox-y-MO-ron(ox · y · mo · ron)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "oxymoron" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrɒn⁄

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IPAˌɒksɪˈmɔːrɒn

Sílabasox·y·mo·ron

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How many syllables in "oxymoron"?: "oxymoron" has 4 sílabas (ox - y - mo - ron).
How to divide "oxymoron"?: "oxymoron" divides into 4 parts: ox · y · mo · ron.
Where is the stress in "oxymoron"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "oxymoron"?: Say each syllable slowly (ox... y... mo... ron) and listen on SayItVid.