How many syllables in "opportunity"?

"opportunity" has 5 syllabes (op - por - tu - ni - ty).

How to divide "opportunity"?

"opportunity" divides into 5 parts: op · por · tu · ni · ty.

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

Say each syllable slowly (op... por... tu... ni... ty) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"opportunity": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:op·por·tu·ni·ty

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op-por-TU-ni-ty(op · por · tu · ni · ty)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "opportunity" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti⁄

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IPAˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti

Syllabesop·por·tu·ni·ty

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How many syllables in "opportunity"?: "opportunity" has 5 syllabes (op - por - tu - ni - ty).
How to divide "opportunity"?: "opportunity" divides into 5 parts: op · por · tu · ni · ty.
Where is the stress in "opportunity"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "opportunity"?: Say each syllable slowly (op... por... tu... ni... ty) and listen on SayItVid.