How Many Syllables Are in "Friend"?
friend has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
friend
- Word
- friend
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /frend/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A person you know well and like.
Example sentence
My friend helped me carry the boxes.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..