How Many Syllables Are in "Jellyfish"?
jellyfish has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
jel-ly-fish
- Word
- jellyfish
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdʒe.liˌfɪʃ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A soft sea animal with a jelly-like body and stinging tentacles.
Example sentence
A jellyfish drifted near the shore.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..