How Many Syllables Are in "Syllable"?
syllable has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
syl-la-ble
- Word
- syllable
- Syllable count
- 3
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A unit of spoken sound containing a vowel sound.
Example sentence
The word cat has one syllable.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).