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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable haps
  • 7 letters
Syllables
per-haps: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: per-HAPS.
Pronunciation
/pɚˈhæps/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as per-haps.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide perhaps into syllables?

perhaps divides as per-haps. per-haps: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in perhaps?

Perhaps has 2 syllables (per-haps).

Which syllable is stressed in perhaps?

The stressed syllable in perhaps is haps. The 2nd syllable is stressed: per-HAPS.

How do you pronounce perhaps?

/pɚˈhæps/ in American English.