How many syllables in focus?

There are 2 syllables in the word focus.

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How to pronounce focus:

Definition of focus:

focus (noun):: special emphasis attached to something.; a center of activity, attraction, or attention; a point of convergence of light or sound waves, or a point from which they appear to diverge

Synonyms for focus:

accent

axis

base

bring into focus

bull's eye

capital

center

centering

central

central point

centre

centre of activity

centre of attraction

concentrate

core

cynosure

direction

emphasis

epicenter

eye

fixate

focal point

focusing

focussing

ground zero

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