octogenarian

The # of syllables in octogenarian can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/octogenarian .

How many syllables in octogenarian?

6 syllables

Divide octogenarian into syllables: oc-to-ge-nar-i-an
How to pronounce octogenarian: ok-tuh-juh-nair-ee-yan
How to say octogenarian:

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