How Many Syllables Are in "Kindergarten"?
kindergarten has 4 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
kin-der-gar-ten
- Word
- kindergarten
- Syllable count
- 4
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkɪn.dɚˌɡɑr.tən/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A class or school for young children before first grade.
Example sentence
My cousin starts kindergarten in September.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..