How Many Syllables Are in "Alphabet"?
alphabet has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
al-pha-bet
- Word
- alphabet
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈæl.fə.bet/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
The letters used to write a language, arranged in their usual order.
Example sentence
The teacher pointed to each letter of the alphabet.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary, US pronunciation and meaning: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/alphabet.