How many syllables in "tango"?

"tango" has 2 lettergrepen (tan - go).

How to divide "tango"?

"tango" divides into 2 parts: tan · go.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tan... go) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tango": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tan·go

Hoofdklemtoon

TAN-go(tan · go)● ○

Stress in "tango" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtæŋ.ɡoʊ⁄

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IPAˈtæŋ.ɡoʊ

Lettergrepentan·go

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