How Many Syllables Are in "Difficult"?
difficult has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
dif-fi-cult
- Word
- difficult
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪ.fə.kəlt/
- Part of speech
- adjective
Definition
Hard to do or understand.
Example sentence
The last puzzle was difficult.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..