How many syllables in "ought"?

"ought" has 1 lettergrepen (ought).

How to divide "ought"?

"ought" divides into 1 parts: ought.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"ought": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ought

Hoofdklemtoon

OUGHT(ought)●

Stress in "ought" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄ɔːt⁄

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IPAɔːt

Lettergrepenought

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How many syllables in "ought"?: "ought" has 1 lettergrepen (ought).
How to divide "ought"?: "ought" divides into 1 parts: ought.
Where is the stress in "ought"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ought"?: Say each syllable slowly (ought) and listen on SayItVid.