How many syllables in paragraph?

There are 3 syllables in the word paragraph.

How to pronounce paragraph:

paragraph (noun):: a section of a piece of writing, usually devoted to one idea, which begins on a new line and is often indented; one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line.; a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line

clause

item

notice

part

passage

piece of writing

portion

section

subdivision

text

textual matter

written material

denial

entirety

idleness

inaction

insert

refusal

veto

wait

whole

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