How many syllables in stylus?

There are 2 syllables in the word stylus.

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Divide stylus into syllables:

sty · lus

How to pronounce stylus:

Definition of stylus:

stylus (noun):: an instrument for writing, marking, or incising such as; a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player.; a needle-like device in the pick-up arm of a record player that rests in the groove in the record and picks up the sound signals

Synonyms for stylus:

cartridge

device

needle

pen

phonograph needle

pickup

pointer

probe

style

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