Number of syllables in the word 'optional'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word optional.

  1. No of syllables in optional : 3
  2. Divide syllables in optional : op-tion-al

More about the word - optional

  1. noun
  2. Definition : Something that is not compulsory, especially part of an academic course.
  3. Definition : (sometimes capitalized) In various programming languages, a kind of variable that is assigned a specific data type but may or may not hold an actual value.
  1. adjective
  2. Synonyms : facultative
  3. Definition : Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

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