How Many Syllables Are in "Forest"?

forest has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

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Word
forest
Syllable count
2
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A large area covered mainly by trees.

Example sentence

The children walked through the forest.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).

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