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optional

How many syllables in optional?

  3 syllables

Divide optional into syllables:   op-tion-al
Stressed syllable in optional:   op-tion-al
How to pronounce optional:   op-shuh-nl
How to say optional:

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3 syllables
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  • not obligatory
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