How many syllables in "paperweight"?

"paperweight" has 3 syllabes (pa - per - weight).

How to divide "paperweight"?

"paperweight" divides into 3 parts: pa · per · weight.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"paperweight": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pa·per·weight

Accent principal

PA-per-weight(pa · per · weight)● ○ ○

Stress in "paperweight" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpeɪ.pər.weɪt⁄

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IPAˈpeɪ.pər.weɪt

Syllabespa·per·weight

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