How Many Syllables Are in "Korean"?

korean has 3 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

Ko-re-an

Word
korean
Syllable count
3
Pronunciation
/kəˈri.ən/
Part of speech
adjective

Definition

Relating to Korea, its people, or the Korean language.

Example sentence

My neighbor cooks Korean food on Sundays.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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