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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pose
  • 6 letters
Syllables
op-pose: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: op-POSE.
Pronunciation
/əpˈoʊz/ 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
At the end of a line you can break it as op-pose.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide oppose into syllables?

oppose divides as op-pose. op-pose: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in oppose?

Oppose has 2 syllables (op-pose).

Which syllable is stressed in oppose?

The stressed syllable in oppose is pose. The 2nd syllable is stressed: op-POSE.

How do you pronounce oppose?

/əpˈoʊz/ in American English.