How Many Syllables Are in "Zebra"?

zebra has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

ze-bra

Word
zebra
Syllable count
2
Part of speech
noun

Definition

An African mammal with black and white stripes.

Example sentence

The zebra stood near the tree.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).

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