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opera

3 syllables
stressed syllable o
5 letters

Syllables: o-pe-ra: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Dictionaries divide it this way, but in everyday speech the e is often swallowed: 2 syllables (/ˈɑprə/).
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: O-pe-ra.
Pronunciation: /ˈɑprə/ 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: 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 opera into syllables?

opera divides as o-pe-ra. o-pe-ra: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Dictionaries divide it this way, but in everyday speech the e is often swallowed: 2 syllables (/ˈɑprə/).

How many syllables are in opera?

Opera has 3 syllables (o-pe-ra).

Which syllable is stressed in opera?

The stressed syllable in opera is o. The 1st syllable is stressed: O-pe-ra.

How do you pronounce opera?

/ˈɑprə/ in American English.