How many syllables in "plaintiff"?

"plaintiff" has 2 syllabes (plain - tiff).

How to divide "plaintiff"?

"plaintiff" divides into 2 parts: plain · tiff.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"plaintiff": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:plain·tiff

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PLAIN-tiff(plain · tiff)● ○

Stress in "plaintiff" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpleɪn.tɪf⁄

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IPAˈpleɪn.tɪf

Syllabesplain·tiff

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