How many syllables in "oppose"?

"oppose" has 2 lettergrepen (op - pose).

How to divide "oppose"?

"oppose" divides into 2 parts: op · pose.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"oppose": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·pose

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op-POSE(op · pose)○ ●

Stress in "oppose" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈpoʊz⁄

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IPAəˈpoʊz

Lettergrepenop·pose

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