How Many Syllables Are in "Giraffe"?
giraffe has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
gi-raffe
- Word
- giraffe
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /dʒəˈræf/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A very tall African animal with a long neck and spotted coat.
Example sentence
The giraffe ate leaves from the top of the tree.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..