How many syllables in "paragraph"?

"paragraph" has 3 lettergrepen (par - a - graph).

How to divide "paragraph"?

"paragraph" divides into 3 parts: par · a · graph.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"paragraph": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:par·a·graph

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PAR-a-graph(par · a · graph)● ○ ○

Stress in "paragraph" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpær.ə.ɡræf⁄

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IPAˈpær.ə.ɡræf

Lettergrepenpar·a·graph

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So, here you go. Paragraph number two: You may actually have to just get very blunt and say what's really on your mind. You may actually have to just get very blunt

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