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Syllable Count
Syllable count is a concept of counting the number of syllables in a word. Syllables are considered to be the building blocks of words. When writing poems, the syllable count can be critical to the rhythm of the poem.
10,201 Questions
How many syllables are in mobile?
There are three different uses of the word in English, and three possible pronunciations. MOBILE (noun) : a turning group of objects suspended by strings (moh-BEEL) MOBILE (adjective meaning portable, used for portable radio devices) : MOH-byle or MOH-bull. MOBILE : (able to move, used medically as MOBILITY) usually "MOH-bull" The same dichotomy exists with British or regional pronunciations of AUTOMOBILE, but the standard is generally "AW-toh-moh-BEEL"
Answer
In British/Australian English "able to move" is pronounced moh-byle, as are "cell" phones moh-byle fohns, or just "moh-byles". The only use for the "moh-BEEL" pronunciation is occasionally for the suspended thingies, and even then we call them "wind chimes" or other names.
What are two syllable words that end in y?
Y is not a vowel but a consonant. So there cannot be any word with 'VOWEL Y' only. Y can be a vowel in such words as rhythm, which has two syllables - rhyth-m. Incidentally in the word cwm - w is a vowel.
How many syllables in laundry?
The 'laun' in laundry would be the stressed syllable, because it's the part of the word you give the most emphasis too.
LAUNdry sounds different than if you pronounce it launDRY. It's easier to spot stressed syllables if you try saying the syllable louder than the rest. If it still makes sense, then it's the stressed syllable.
For example:
Apple
aPPLE
Saying it incorrectly sounds odd, so that's the unstressed syllable.
What are some five syllable adjective words?
I did this for a board game and I've been in the habit of finding words like that ever since.
Here are a few from my list:
Un-com-fort-a-ble ----5
Con-temp-or-ary ----5
Rud-i-ment-ar-y ----5
Com-mun-i-ca-ble ----5
There's more...but they've mostly been turned into adverbs so they have the correct amount of syllables.
~Me, Myself, and I
How many syllables does scissors have?
There is only one if you in terrified scared. The other scared is two syllables.
How many syllables are in the word extraordinaire?
ex-traor-di-nar-y There are five syllables!!
ex-tra-or-din-a-ry so 6 syllables!
How many syllables are in sometimes?
two (although syllables are based on pronunciation, so if you have an exaggerated accent, you might throw in a couple more... this is just for the standard pronunciation) Some-times are the two syllables.
