How many syllables in "oncogene"?

"oncogene" has 3 syllabes (on - co - gene).

How to divide "oncogene"?

"oncogene" divides into 3 parts: on · co · gene.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"oncogene": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:on·co·gene

Accent principal

ON-co-gene(on · co · gene)● ○ ○

Stress in "oncogene" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒŋ.kəʊ.dʒiːn⁄

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Syllabeson·co·gene

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How many syllables in "oncogene"?: "oncogene" has 3 syllabes (on - co - gene).
How to divide "oncogene"?: "oncogene" divides into 3 parts: on · co · gene.
Where is the stress in "oncogene"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "oncogene"?: Say each syllable slowly (on... co... gene) and listen on SayItVid.