How many syllables in "whiptail"?

"whiptail" has 2 syllabes (whip - tail).

How to divide "whiptail"?

"whiptail" divides into 2 parts: whip · tail.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"whiptail": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:whip·tail

Accent principal

WHIP-tail(whip · tail)● ○

Stress in "whiptail" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈ(h)wɪpteɪ(ə)l⁄

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IPAˈ(h)wɪpteɪ(ə)l

Syllabeswhip·tail

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