How many syllables in "option"?

"option" has 2 lettergrepen (op - tion).

How to divide "option"?

"option" divides into 2 parts: op · tion.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"option": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·tion

Hoofdklemtoon

OP-tion(op · tion)● ○

Stress in "option" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒp.ʃən⁄

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IPAˈɒp.ʃən

Lettergrepenop·tion

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