How many syllables in "oncogen"?

"oncogen" has 3 lettergrepen (on - co - gen).

How to divide "oncogen"?

"oncogen" divides into 3 parts: on · co · gen.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"oncogen": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:on·co·gen

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ON-co-gen(on · co · gen)● ○ ○

Stress in "oncogen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒŋ.kə.dʒɛn⁄

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IPAˈɒŋ.kə.dʒɛn

Lettergrepenon·co·gen

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