How Many Syllables Are in "Number"?

number has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

num-ber

Word
number
Syllable count
2
Pronunciation
/ˈnʌm.bɚ/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A word or symbol that shows an amount.

Example sentence

Pick a number between one and ten.

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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