How many syllables in "paella"?

"paella" has 3 lettergrepen (pa - el - la).

How to divide "paella"?

"paella" divides into 3 parts: pa · el · la.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"paella": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pa·el·la

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pa-EL-la(pa · el · la)○ ● ○

Stress in "paella" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə⁄

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IPApɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə

Lettergrepenpa·el·la

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