How many syllables in tango?

There are 2 syllables in the word tango.

How to pronounce tango:

tango (noun):: the music for this dance; a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin.; a ballroom dance of latin american origin in ²/₄ time with a basic pattern of step-step-step-step-close and characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions

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