How many syllables in "ocean"?

"ocean" has 2 lettergrepen (o - cean).

How to divide "ocean"?

"ocean" divides into 2 parts: o · cean.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ocean": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·cean

Hoofdklemtoon

O-cean(o · cean)● ○

Stress in "ocean" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.ʃən

Lettergrepeno·cean

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How many syllables in "ocean"?: "ocean" has 2 lettergrepen (o - cean).
How to divide "ocean"?: "ocean" divides into 2 parts: o · cean.
Where is the stress in "ocean"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ocean"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... cean) and listen on SayItVid.