How many syllables in optimum?

Syllables in optimum

3

op·ti·mum

Optimum has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say optimum

Pronunciation/ˈɑptəməm/
3 syllables, OP-ti-mum · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say optimum slowly and listen for each vowel sound: op, ti, mum. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in optimum?
Optimum has three syllables.
How do you divide optimum into syllables?
Optimum divides as op-ti-mum.
Which syllable is stressed in optimum?
The first syllable (OP-ti-mum).

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