How many syllables in "folktale"?

"folktale" has 2 sílabas (folk - tale).

How to divide "folktale"?

"folktale" divides into 2 parts: folk · tale.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (folk... tale) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"folktale": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:folk·tale

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FOLK-tale(folk · tale)● ○

Stress in "folktale" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfoʊk.teɪl⁄

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How many syllables in "folktale"?: "folktale" has 2 sílabas (folk - tale).
How to divide "folktale"?: "folktale" divides into 2 parts: folk · tale.
Where is the stress in "folktale"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "folktale"?: Say each syllable slowly (folk... tale) and listen on SayItVid.