How to pronounce tagalog

tagalog

/ˈtægəlɑːg/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.

How do you pronounce tagalog?

Tagalog is pronounced /ˈtægəlɑːg/ in American English.

How many syllables are in tagalog?

Tagalog has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in tagalog?

The first syllable: /ˈtægəlɑːg/.