How many syllables in tailgate?

Syllables in tailgate

2

tail·gate

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

How to say tailgate

Pronunciation/ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/
2 syllables, TAIL-gate · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with tailgate

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Questions

How many syllables are in tailgate?
Tailgate has two syllables.
How do you divide tailgate into syllables?
Tailgate divides as tail-gate.
Which syllable is stressed in tailgate?
The first syllable (TAIL-gate).

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