How Many Syllables Are in "English"?

english has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

Eng-lish

Word
english
Syllable count
2
Pronunciation
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
Part of speech
adjective

Definition

Relating to England, its people, or the English language.

Example sentence

English is spoken in many countries.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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