How Many Syllables Are in "Christmas"?
christmas has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
Christ-mas
- Word
- christmas
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkrɪs.məs/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A holiday celebrated on December 25.
Example sentence
We decorated the tree for Christmas.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. The t is silent.