How many syllables in "olympus"?

"olympus" has 3 lettergrepen (o - lym - pus).

How to divide "olympus"?

"olympus" divides into 3 parts: o · lym · pus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... lym... pus) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"olympus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·lym·pus

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o-LYM-pus(o · lym · pus)○ ● ○

Stress in "olympus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈlɪmpəs⁄

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Lettergrepeno·lym·pus

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