How Many Syllables Are in "Even"?
even has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
e-ven
- Word
- even
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈi.vən/
- Part of speech
- adverb
Definition
Used to stress something surprising; also flat or level.
Example sentence
Even the teacher laughed.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..
Related words
- difference — 3 syllables — dif-fer-ence
- every — 2 syllables — ev-ery