How Many Syllables Are in "Only"?
only has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
on-ly
- Word
- only
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈoʊn.li/
- Part of speech
- adverb
Definition
No more than; just.
Example sentence
There is only one slice left.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..