How Many Syllables Are in "Great"?
great has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
great
- Word
- great
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /ɡreɪt/
- Part of speech
- adjective
Definition
Very good; also very large.
Example sentence
We had a great time at the beach.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..