How Many Syllables Are in "Scarecrow"?
scarecrow has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
scare-crow
- Word
- scarecrow
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈskærˌkroʊ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A figure dressed in old clothes, set up in a field to scare birds away.
Example sentence
The scarecrow wore a straw hat.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..