How Many Syllables Are in "Little"?

little has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

lit-tle

Word
little
Syllable count
2
Part of speech
adjective

Definition

Small in size or amount.

Example sentence

A little bird sat on the tree.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).

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