How Many Syllables Are in "Pronounce"?

pronounce has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

pro-nounce

Word
pronounce
Syllable count
2
Pronunciation
/prəˈnaʊns/
Part of speech
verb

Definition

To say a word in a particular way.

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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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