How many syllables in "optical"?

"optical" has 3 syllabes (op - ti - cal).

How to divide "optical"?

"optical" divides into 3 parts: op · ti · cal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (op... ti... cal) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"optical": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:op·ti·cal

Accent principal

OP-ti-cal(op · ti · cal)● ○ ○

Stress in "optical" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl⁄

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IPAˈɒp.tɪ.kəl

Syllabesop·ti·cal

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