How Many Syllables Are in "Around"?
around has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
a-round
- Word
- around
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /əˈraʊnd/
- Part of speech
- preposition / adverb
Definition
In a circle, nearby, or in several directions.
Example sentence
We walked around the lake.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /əˈraʊnd/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/around. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..