How many syllables in payback?

Syllables in payback

2

pay·back

Payback has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say payback

Pronunciation/ˈpeɪˌbæk/
2 syllables, PAY-back · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say payback slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pay, back. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with payback

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Questions

How many syllables are in payback?
Payback has two syllables.
How do you divide payback into syllables?
Payback divides as pay-back.
Which syllable is stressed in payback?
The first syllable (PAY-back).

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