How Many Syllables Are in "Ocean"?

ocean has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

o-cean

Word
ocean
Syllable count
2
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A very large body of salt water.

Example sentence

The ocean looked blue in the sunlight.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).

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