How many syllables in "payroll"?

"payroll" has 2 sílabas (pay - roll).

How to divide "payroll"?

"payroll" divides into 2 parts: pay · roll.

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

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2 Sílabas

"payroll": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pay·roll

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PAY-roll(pay · roll)● ○

Stress in "payroll" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpeɪ.roʊl⁄

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IPAˈpeɪ.roʊl

Sílabaspay·roll

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there that we are under threat because i noticed in my business whenever we had payroll issues or whenever cash got tight i would get sick like i would the only time in the seven i would get sick like i would the only time in the seven

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