How many syllables in octave?

Syllables in octave

2

oc·tave

Octave has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say octave

Pronunciation/ˈɑktɪv/
2 syllables, OC-tave · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say octave slowly and listen for each vowel sound: oc, tave. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in octave?
Octave has two syllables.
How do you divide octave into syllables?
Octave divides as oc-tave.
Which syllable is stressed in octave?
The first syllable (OC-tave).

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