How Many Syllables Are in "Owl"?
owl has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
owl
- Word
- owl
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /aʊl/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A bird with large eyes that hunts at night.
Example sentence
An owl hooted from the old oak tree.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. Usually one syllable; some speakers stretch it to two.