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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable op
  • 6 letters
Syllables
op-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: OP-tion.
Pronunciation
/ˈɑpʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide option into syllables?

option divides as op-tion. op-tion: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in option?

Option has 2 syllables (op-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in option?

The stressed syllable in option is op. The 1st syllable is stressed: OP-tion.

How do you pronounce option?

/ˈɑpʃən/ in American English.