How Many Syllables Are in "Mother"?
mother has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
moth-er
- Word
- mother
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmʌ.ðɚ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A female parent.
Example sentence
My mother reads to me every night.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..