How Many Syllables Are in "Read"?

read has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

read

Word
read
Syllable count
1
Part of speech
verb

Definition

To understand or say written words.

Example sentence

Please read the story aloud.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).

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