How many syllables in "paradox"?

"paradox" has 3 음절 (par - a - dox).

How to divide "paradox"?

"paradox" divides into 3 parts: par · a · dox.

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

Say each syllable slowly (par... a... dox) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"paradox": 3 음절.

음절:par·a·dox

제1강세

PAR-a-dox(par · a · dox)● ○ ○

Stress in "paradox" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpærəˌdɒks⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈpærəˌdɒks

음절par·a·dox

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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