How to Pronounce "syllables"
word
ˈsɪɫəbəɫz
SIL-uh-buhlz
sˈɪləbəlz
SIL-uh-buhlz
Definition
Syllables are the parts into which a word can be divided, each containing a vowel sound; for example, ‘water’ has two syllables: wa-ter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪɫəbəɫz
British English
sˈɪləbəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-uh-buhlz
UK
SIL-uh-buhlz
Listen in Context
The word 'banana' has three syllables.
Please clap the syllables in your name.
Can you count the syllables in this sentence?
Some people tap their fingers to separate syllables when learning a new language.