How Many Syllables Are in "Mouse"?

mouse has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

mouse

Word
mouse
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/maʊs/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A small animal with a long tail; also a device used to control a computer.

Example sentence

A mouse ran under the table.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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