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 |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say cocktail slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cock, tail. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with cocktail
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).