How Many Syllables Are in "Pizza"?
pizza has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
piz-za
- Word
- pizza
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpit.sə/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A flat bread baked with toppings such as cheese and tomato.
Example sentence
We ordered pizza for dinner.
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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