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ought

Syllables: ought has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /ɔt/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with ought

How do you divide ought into syllables?

ought divides as ought. ought has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in ought?

Ought has 1 syllable (ought).

Which syllable is stressed in ought?

The stressed syllable in ought is ought. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce ought?

/ɔt/ in American English.