How many syllables in "paedophile"?

"paedophile" has 5 syllabes (pa - e - do - phi - le).

How to divide "paedophile"?

"paedophile" divides into 5 parts: pa · e · do · phi · le.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pa... e... do... phi... le) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"paedophile": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:pa·e·do·phi·le

Accent principal

PA-e-do-phi-le(pa · e · do · phi · le)● ○ ○ ○ ○

Stress in "paedophile" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑɪl⁄

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IPAˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑɪl

Syllabespa·e·do·phi·le

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How many syllables in "paedophile"?: "paedophile" has 5 syllabes (pa - e - do - phi - le).
How to divide "paedophile"?: "paedophile" divides into 5 parts: pa · e · do · phi · le.
Where is the stress in "paedophile"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "paedophile"?: Say each syllable slowly (pa... e... do... phi... le) and listen on SayItVid.