How many syllables in "orthodox"?

"orthodox" has 3 lettergrepen (or - tho - dox).

How to divide "orthodox"?

"orthodox" divides into 3 parts: or · tho · dox.

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

Say each syllable slowly (or... tho... dox) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"orthodox": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:or·tho·dox

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OR-tho-dox(or · tho · dox)● ○ ○

Stress in "orthodox" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːr.θə.dɑːks⁄

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IPAˈɔːr.θə.dɑːks

Lettergrepenor·tho·dox

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