How Many Syllables Are in "Tongue"?
tongue has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
tongue
- Word
- tongue
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /tʌŋ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
The soft, movable part inside the mouth used for tasting and speaking.
Example sentence
The dog licked my hand with its tongue.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..