How Many Syllables Are in "Soil"?

soil has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

soil

Word
soil
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/sɔɪl/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

The top layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example sentence

Plant the seeds in damp soil.

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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