How many syllables in "okay"?

"okay" has 2 lettergrepen (o - kay).

How to divide "okay"?

"okay" divides into 2 parts: o · kay.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"okay": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·kay

Hoofdklemtoon

o-KAY(o · kay)○ ●

Stress in "okay" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄oʊˈkeɪ⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAoʊˈkeɪ

Lettergrepeno·kay

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