How many syllables in "whiptail"?

"whiptail" has 2 lettergrepen (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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2 Lettergrepen

"whiptail": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:whip·tail

Hoofdklemtoon

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

Lettergrepenwhip·tail

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How many syllables in "whiptail"?: "whiptail" has 2 lettergrepen (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.