How many syllables in perhaps?

Syllables in perhaps

2

per·haps

Perhaps has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say perhaps

Pronunciation/pɚˈhæps/
2 syllables, per-HAPS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say perhaps slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, haps. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in perhaps?
Perhaps has two syllables.
How do you divide perhaps into syllables?
Perhaps divides as per-haps.
Which syllable is stressed in perhaps?
The second syllable (per-HAPS).

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