How many syllables in "optimus"?

"optimus" has 3 lettergrepen (op - ti - mus).

How to divide "optimus"?

"optimus" divides into 3 parts: op · ti · mus.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"optimus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·ti·mus

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OP-ti-mus(op · ti · mus)● ○ ○

Stress in "optimus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒptɪməs⁄

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IPAˈɒptɪməs

Lettergrepenop·ti·mus

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