How many syllables in "pigtail"?

"pigtail" has 2 syllabes (pig - tail).

How to divide "pigtail"?

"pigtail" divides into 2 parts: pig · tail.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"pigtail": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pig·tail

Accent principal

PIG-tail(pig · tail)● ○

Stress in "pigtail" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪɡ.teɪl⁄

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IPAˈpɪɡ.teɪl

Syllabespig·tail

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