How many syllables in "payable"?

"payable" has 3 lettergrepen (pay - a - ble).

How to divide "payable"?

"payable" divides into 3 parts: pay · a · ble.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"payable": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pay·a·ble

Hoofdklemtoon

PAY-a-ble(pay · a · ble)● ○ ○

Stress in "payable" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl⁄

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IPAˈpeɪ.ə.bəl

Lettergrepenpay·a·ble

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