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How many syllables in orthodox?

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  • 3 syllables
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  • 8 letters
Syllables
or-tho-dox: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: OR-tho-dox. Lighter (secondary) stress on dox.
Pronunciation
/ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/ 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
At the end of a line you can break it as or-thodox, ortho-dox.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide orthodox into syllables?

orthodox divides as or-tho-dox. or-tho-dox: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in orthodox?

Orthodox has 3 syllables (or-tho-dox).

Which syllable is stressed in orthodox?

The stressed syllable in orthodox is or. The 1st syllable is stressed: OR-tho-dox. Lighter (secondary) stress on dox.

How do you pronounce orthodox?

/ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/ in American English.