How Many Syllables Are in "Strawberry"?

strawberry has 3 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

straw-ber-ry

Word
strawberry
Syllable count
3
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɔˌbe.ri/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A soft red fruit with tiny seeds on its skin.

Example sentence

She dipped a strawberry in cream.

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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