How Many Syllables Are in "Hamburger"?
hamburger has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
ham-bur-ger
- Word
- hamburger
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A round patty of ground meat served in a bun.
Example sentence
He ordered a hamburger and fries.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..