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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable op
  • 8 letters
Syllables
op-er-a-tor: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: OP-er-a-tor. Lighter (secondary) stress on a.
Pronunciation
/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (1st of 4), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as op-erator, oper-ator, opera-tor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide operator into syllables?

operator divides as op-er-a-tor. op-er-a-tor: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in operator?

Operator has 4 syllables (op-er-a-tor).

Which syllable is stressed in operator?

The stressed syllable in operator is op. The 1st syllable is stressed: OP-er-a-tor. Lighter (secondary) stress on a.

How do you pronounce operator?

/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ in American English.