How Many Syllables Are in "Nonsense"?
nonsense has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
non-sense
- Word
- nonsense
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈnɑn.sens/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly.
Example sentence
The story was pure nonsense, and we loved it.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..