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The first syllable is stressed, i.e. OR-phan.

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11y ago

According to Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, the first syllable of orphan is stressed.

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The first syllable is stressed. OR-fan.

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14y ago

Yes.

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Q: In the word orphan is the first syllable or second syllable stressed?
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