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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable kay
  • 4 letters
Syllables
o-kay: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: o-KAY.
Pronunciation
/oʊˈkeɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide okay into syllables?

okay divides as o-kay. o-kay: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in okay?

Okay has 2 syllables (o-kay).

Which syllable is stressed in okay?

The stressed syllable in okay is kay. The 2nd syllable is stressed: o-KAY.

How do you pronounce okay?

/oʊˈkeɪ/ in American English.