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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 the word league?
One, you can try clapping out loud to see if there is more than one syllable.
How many syllables in enviable?
En vee a bel is the pronuciation of enviable which has four syllables.
How many syllables are in the word 'people'?
There are two syllables. ---- 2 syllables. "Peo" is pronounced as if the "o" is silent and the 2nd half "ple" is pronounced with 1 syllable too.
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How many syllables are in the word lunch?
The word "lunch" has one syllable.
To find out how many syllables a word has, listen to how many times you place stress on a word. For example:
"Example" has three syllables.
When we say this word, we usually pronounce it as ex-am-ple. Notice that when you say this word aloud, it matches with how I've broken it down. Try it with other words and see what you can find.
How many syllables does 'other' have?
Other has two syllables.
How to tell? You could try singing the word. You could sing other on two notes: one for o and the next for ther.
How many syllables are in the word sullen?
Two (sul-len).
Macmillan Dictionary for Children. Childcraft Dictionary. World Books, Inc. 1975. Print.
