How many syllables in "papyrus"?

"papyrus" has 3 sílabas (pa - py - rus).

How to divide "papyrus"?

"papyrus" divides into 3 parts: pa · py · rus.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pa... py... rus) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"papyrus": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:pa·py·rus

Acento principal

pa-PY-rus(pa · py · rus)○ ● ○

Stress in "papyrus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈpaɪɹəs⁄

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IPApəˈpaɪɹəs

Sílabaspa·py·rus

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How many syllables in "papyrus"?: "papyrus" has 3 sílabas (pa - py - rus).
How to divide "papyrus"?: "papyrus" divides into 3 parts: pa · py · rus.
Where is the stress in "papyrus"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "papyrus"?: Say each syllable slowly (pa... py... rus) and listen on SayItVid.