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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable paid
  • 4 letters
Syllables
paid has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/peɪd/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide paid into syllables?

paid divides as paid. paid has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in paid?

Paid has 1 syllable (paid).

Which syllable is stressed in paid?

The stressed syllable in paid is paid. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce paid?

/peɪd/ in American English.