How Many Syllables Are in "About"?
about has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
a-bout
- Word
- about
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /əˈbaʊt/
- Part of speech
- preposition
Definition
On the subject of; also roughly or nearly.
Example sentence
We talked about our holiday plans.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..