How Many Syllables Are in Oedipus

The word Oedipus has three syllables: oedi-pus.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
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Definition of Oedipus

In Greek mythology, Oedipus was a king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

How should Oedipus divide into syllables

The first syllable 'Oe' has one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'O'. The second syllable 'di' has two vowels 'i' and 'i' and one consonant 'd'. The third syllable 'pus' has one vowel 'u' and two consonants 'p' and 's'.

Part of Speech - Oedipus

Oedipus is a character in Greek mythology.

Sentences with Oedipus

• Oedipus unknowingly killed his father and married his mother.
• The Sphinx's riddle was solved by Oedipus.
• Oedipus was a tragic hero in Greek mythology.
• Oedipus Rex is a famous play by Sophocles.
• Jocasta was the mother and wife of Oedipus.

Quotes with Oedipus

• The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking
• There is nothing more tragic than to live an entire life, only to realize that you were wrong. - Oedipus Rex
• Fate is not something that we can escape from, no matter how hard we try. - Oedipus Rex

Number of characters in Oedipus

7 ( o, e, d, i, p, u, s )

Unique letters in Oedipus

7 ( o, e, d, i, p, u, s )

Oedipus Backwards

supideo

How to Pronounce Oedipus

IPA (International): ˈedɪpʌs

ARA (American): ˈɛdɪpʌs

EPA (English): ˈedɪpʌs

EH-DIH-PAH-S