How many syllables in "orthogonal"?

"orthogonal" has 4 lettergrepen (or - tho - go - nal).

How to divide "orthogonal"?

"orthogonal" divides into 4 parts: or · tho · go · nal.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"orthogonal": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:or·tho·go·nal

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or-THO-go-nal(or · tho · go · nal)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "orthogonal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɔːrˈθɒɡənəl⁄

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IPAɔːrˈθɒɡənəl

Lettergrepenor·tho·go·nal

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How many syllables in "orthogonal"?: "orthogonal" has 4 lettergrepen (or - tho - go - nal).
How to divide "orthogonal"?: "orthogonal" divides into 4 parts: or · tho · go · nal.
Where is the stress in "orthogonal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "orthogonal"?: Say each syllable slowly (or... tho... go... nal) and listen on SayItVid.