How Many Syllables Are in "Onomatopoeia"?
onomatopoeia has 6 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
on-o-mat-o-poe-ia
- Word
- onomatopoeia
- Syllable count
- 6
- Pronunciation
- /ˌɑ.nəˌmæ.təˈpi.ə/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A word that sounds like the noise it describes, such as buzz or pop.
Example sentence
"Sizzle" is an example of onomatopoeia.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..