How Many Syllables Are in "Skeleton"?
skeleton has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
skel-e-ton
- Word
- skeleton
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈske.lə.tən/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
The frame of bones that supports a body.
Example sentence
The museum has a dinosaur skeleton.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..