How Many Syllables Are in "Never"?
never has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
nev-er
- Word
- never
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈnev.ɚ/
- Part of speech
- adverb
Definition
Not at any time.
Example sentence
I never forget my notebook.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /ˈnev.ɚ/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/never. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..