How Many Syllables Are in "Octopus"?
octopus has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
oc-to-pus
- Word
- octopus
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɑk.tə.pəs/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A sea animal with a soft body and eight arms.
Example sentence
The octopus changed color to hide.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..