How Many Syllables Are in "Spanish"?

spanish has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

Span-ish

Word
spanish
Syllable count
2
Pronunciation
/ˈspæ.nɪʃ/
Part of speech
adjective

Definition

Relating to Spain, its people, or the Spanish language.

Example sentence

She is learning Spanish at school.

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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