How Many Syllables Are in "Sonnet"?
sonnet has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
son-net
- Word
- sonnet
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈsɑ.nət/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A poem of fourteen lines with a set rhyme scheme.
Example sentence
She wrote a sonnet for her grandmother.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..