How Many Syllables Are in "Comfortable"?
comfortable has 4 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
com-fort-a-ble
- Word
- comfortable
- Syllable count
- 4
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/
- Part of speech
- adjective
Definition
Giving ease and relaxation; free from pain.
Example sentence
This chair is very comfortable.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. Often said with three syllables (comf-ter-ble); four in careful speech.