How Many Syllables Are in "Gingerbread"?
gingerbread has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
gin-ger-bread
- Word
- gingerbread
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdʒɪn.dʒɚˌbred/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger.
Example sentence
We made a gingerbread house.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..