How many syllables in "payee"?

"payee" has 2 syllabes (pay - ee).

How to divide "payee"?

"payee" divides into 2 parts: pay · ee.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"payee": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pay·ee

Accent principal

pay-EE(pay · ee)○ ●

Stress in "payee" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄peɪˈiː⁄

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IPApeɪˈiː

Syllabespay·ee

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