How many syllables in "octopuses"?

"octopuses" has 4 音节 (oc - to - pu - ses).

How to divide "octopuses"?

"octopuses" divides into 4 parts: oc · to · pu · ses.

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

Say each syllable slowly (oc... to... pu... ses) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"octopuses": 4 音节.

音节:oc·to·pu·ses

主重音

OC-to-pu-ses(oc · to · pu · ses)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "octopuses" falls on 1st syllable.

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音节oc·to·pu·ses

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I have a question for you, Beth. Octopuses are known for their ability to problem solve and when kept in tanks have been known to escape. and when kept in tanks have been known to escape.

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How many syllables in "octopuses"?: "octopuses" has 4 音节 (oc - to - pu - ses).
How to divide "octopuses"?: "octopuses" divides into 4 parts: oc · to · pu · ses.
Where is the stress in "octopuses"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "octopuses"?: Say each syllable slowly (oc... to... pu... ses) and listen on SayItVid.