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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable tan
  • 3 letters
Syllables
tan has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/tæn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide tan into syllables?

tan divides as tan. tan has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in tan?

Tan has 1 syllable (tan).

Which syllable is stressed in tan?

The stressed syllable in tan is tan. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce tan?

/tæn/ in American English.