How Many Syllables Are in "Monkey"?
monkey has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
mon-key
- Word
- monkey
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmʌŋ.ki/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A playful animal with a long tail that lives in trees.
Example sentence
The monkey swung from branch to branch.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..