How many syllables in "payback"?

"payback" has 2 sílabas (pay - back).

How to divide "payback"?

"payback" divides into 2 parts: pay · back.

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

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Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"payback": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pay·back

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PAY-back(pay · back)● ○

Stress in "payback" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpeɪ.bæk⁄

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IPAˈpeɪ.bæk

Sílabaspay·back

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How many syllables in "payback"?: "payback" has 2 sílabas (pay - back).
How to divide "payback"?: "payback" divides into 2 parts: pay · back.
Where is the stress in "payback"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "payback"?: Say each syllable slowly (pay... back) and listen on SayItVid.