How Many Syllables Are in "Guffaw"?
guffaw has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
guf-faw
- Word
- guffaw
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ɡəˈfɔ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A loud, hearty laugh.
Example sentence
His joke got a guffaw from the crowd.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..