To pronounce "oedipus", say OED-ip-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
oedipus
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OED-ip-us
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"oedipus" has 3 syllables: oed-ip-us.
"Oedipus" has 3 syllables: oed · ip · us.
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