How many syllables in preoccupied?
Syllables in preoccupied
4
pre·oc·cu·pied
Preoccupied has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say preoccupied
| Pronunciation | /pɹiˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/ 4 syllables, pre-OC-cu-pied · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say preoccupied slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, oc, cu, pied. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with preoccupied
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Questions
- How many syllables are in preoccupied?
- Preoccupied has four syllables.
- How do you divide preoccupied into syllables?
- Preoccupied divides as pre-oc-cu-pied.
- Which syllable is stressed in preoccupied?
- The second syllable (pre-OC-cu-pied).