How many syllables in "fantail"?

"fantail" has 2 lettergrepen (fan - tail).

How to divide "fantail"?

"fantail" divides into 2 parts: fan · tail.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"fantail": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fan·tail

Hoofdklemtoon

FAN-tail(fan · tail)● ○

Stress in "fantail" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfæn.teɪl⁄

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IPAˈfæn.teɪl

Lettergrepenfan·tail

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