How Many Syllables Are in "Banana"?
banana has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
ba-na-na
- Word
- banana
- Syllable count
- 3
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A long curved fruit with a peel and soft flesh.
Example sentence
He sliced a banana into his cereal.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).