How Many Syllables Are in "Squirrel"?
squirrel has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
squir-rel
- Word
- squirrel
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈskwɝ.əl/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A small, bushy-tailed animal that lives in trees and eats nuts.
Example sentence
A squirrel buried an acorn in the yard.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. Usually two syllables in American English; some speakers say it as one.