How many syllables in "paperwork"?

"paperwork" has 3 sillabe (pa - per - work).

How to divide "paperwork"?

"paperwork" divides into 3 parts: pa · per · work.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pa... per... work) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sillabe

"paperwork": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:pa·per·work

Accento primario

PA-per-work(pa · per · work)● ○ ○

Stress in "paperwork" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpeɪ.pər.wɜːrk⁄

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IPAˈpeɪ.pər.wɜːrk

Sillabepa·per·work

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