How Many Syllables Are in "Idea"?
idea has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
i-de-a
- Word
- idea
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /aɪˈdiː.ə/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A thought, suggestion, or possible plan.
Example sentence
She had an idea for the class project.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /aɪˈdiː.ə/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/idea. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..