How Many Syllables Are in "Alligator"?
alligator has 4 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
al-li-ga-tor
- Word
- alligator
- Syllable count
- 4
- Pronunciation
- /ˈæl.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A large reptile with a broad snout that lives near water.
Example sentence
An alligator swam slowly across the pond.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /ˈæl.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/alligator. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..