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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable of
  • 7 letters
Syllables
of-fic-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: OF-fic-er.
Pronunciation
/ˈɔfəsɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as of-ficer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide officer into syllables?

officer divides as of-fic-er. of-fic-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in officer?

Officer has 3 syllables (of-fic-er).

Which syllable is stressed in officer?

The stressed syllable in officer is of. The 1st syllable is stressed: OF-fic-er.

How do you pronounce officer?

/ˈɔfəsɚ/ in American English.