Platypus has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It surprised me that platypus lay eggs. | |
| 2. | I’ve always wanted to have a pet platypus. | |
| 3. | The platypus is an egg-laying mammal, which means it lays eggs. | |
| 4. | The platypus, a small amphibious Austrian mammal, is a very shy animal. | |
| 5. | The platypus, a small amphibious Australian mammal, is a very shy animal. | |
| 6. | We have a platypus. | |
| 7. | I hope I see a platypus while I'm in Austria. |