To pronounce "octapus", say OCT-ap-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
octapus
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OCT-ap-us
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"octapus" has 3 syllables: oct-ap-us.
"Octapus" has 3 syllables: oct · ap · us.
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