How many syllables in "oxtail"?

"oxtail" has 2 lettergrepen (ox - tail).

How to divide "oxtail"?

"oxtail" divides into 2 parts: ox · tail.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ox... tail) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"oxtail": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ox·tail

Hoofdklemtoon

OX-tail(ox · tail)● ○

Stress in "oxtail" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenox·tail

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