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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable po
  • 8 letters
Syllables
op-po-nent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: op-PO-nent.
Pronunciation
/əpˈoʊnənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as op-ponent, oppo-nent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide opponent into syllables?

opponent divides as op-po-nent. op-po-nent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in opponent?

Opponent has 3 syllables (op-po-nent).

Which syllable is stressed in opponent?

The stressed syllable in opponent is po. The 2nd syllable is stressed: op-PO-nent.

How do you pronounce opponent?

/əpˈoʊnənt/ in American English.