How Many Syllables Are in "Acorn"?
acorn has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
a-corn
- Word
- acorn
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈeɪ.kɔrn/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
The nut of an oak tree, sitting in a small cup.
Example sentence
A squirrel hid an acorn under the leaves.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..