How many syllables in cocktail?

Syllables in cocktail

2

cock·tail

Cocktail has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cocktail

Pronunciation/ˈkɑkˌteɪl/
2 syllables, COCK-tail · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say cocktail slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cock, tail. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cocktail?
Cocktail has two syllables.
How do you divide cocktail into syllables?
Cocktail divides as cock-tail.
Which syllable is stressed in cocktail?
The first syllable (COCK-tail).

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