How Many Syllables Are in "Miles"?
miles has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
miles
- Word
- miles
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /maɪlz/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
Plural of mile; units for measuring distance.
Example sentence
We walked two miles to the park.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. One syllable; some speakers stretch it into two (my-uls).