How Many Syllables Are in "Waves"?
waves has 1 syllable.
Syllable breakdown
waves
- Word
- waves
- Syllable count
- 1
- Pronunciation
- /weɪvz/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
Moving ridges of water on the sea; plural of wave.
Example sentence
The waves crashed on the shore.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..