How Many Syllables Are in "Crocodile"?
crocodile has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
croc-o-dile
- Word
- crocodile
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A large reptile with a long snout and strong jaws.
Example sentence
We saw a crocodile beside the river.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/crocodile. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..