How Many Syllables Are in "Animals"?

animals has 3 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

an-i-mals

Word
animals
Syllable count
3
Pronunciation
/ˈæ.nə.məlz/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

Living creatures that can move and feel; plural of animal.

Example sentence

We saw many animals at the zoo.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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