How Many Syllables Are in "Leprechaun"?
leprechaun has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
lep-re-chaun
- Word
- leprechaun
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈle.pɚ.kaʊn/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A small, mischievous fairy in Irish stories.
Example sentence
The story told of a leprechaun guarding gold.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..