How Many Syllables Are in "Astronaut"?
astronaut has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
as-tro-naut
- Word
- astronaut
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈæ.strəˌnɑt/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A person trained to travel in space.
Example sentence
The astronaut floated inside the space station.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..