How Many Syllables Are in "Turkey"?
turkey has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
tur-key
- Word
- turkey
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈtɝ.ki/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A large bird often eaten at holiday meals.
Example sentence
We had turkey for Thanksgiving.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..