How to pronounce oedipus

oedipus

/ˈedɪpəs/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

How do you pronounce oedipus?

Oedipus is pronounced /ˈedɪpəs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in oedipus?

Oedipus has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in oedipus?

The first syllable: /ˈedɪpəs/.