How Many Syllables Are in "Thought"?

thought has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

thought

Word
thought
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/θɑːt/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

An idea or opinion formed in the mind.

Example sentence

She shared a thought about the story.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary, US pronunciation and meaning: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/thought.

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