How many syllables in "dactyl"?

"dactyl" has 2 syllabes (dac - tyl).

How to divide "dactyl"?

"dactyl" divides into 2 parts: dac · tyl.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"dactyl": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:dac·tyl

Accent principal

DAC-tyl(dac · tyl)● ○

Stress in "dactyl" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdæktɪl⁄

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IPAˈdæktɪl

Syllabesdac·tyl

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