How many syllables in "prepay"?

"prepay" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - pay).

How to divide "prepay"?

"prepay" divides into 2 parts: pre · pay.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"prepay": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·pay

Hoofdklemtoon

pre-PAY(pre · pay)○ ●

Stress in "prepay" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄priːˈpeɪ⁄

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IPApriːˈpeɪ

Lettergrepenpre·pay

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How many syllables in "prepay"?: "prepay" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - pay).
How to divide "prepay"?: "prepay" divides into 2 parts: pre · pay.
Where is the stress in "prepay"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prepay"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... pay) and listen on SayItVid.