How many syllables in giraffe?
Syllables in giraffe
2
gi·raffe
Giraffe has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say giraffe
| Pronunciation | /dʒɚˈæf/ 2 syllables, gi-RAFFE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say giraffe slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gi, raffe. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with giraffe
- half
- staff
- laugh
- behalf
- photograph
- graph
- paragraph
- telegraph
- calf
- autograph
- monograph
- flagstaff
- epitaph
- polygraph
- chaff
- phonograph
Questions
- How many syllables are in giraffe?
- Giraffe has two syllables.
- How do you divide giraffe into syllables?
- Giraffe divides as gi-raffe.
- Which syllable is stressed in giraffe?
- The second syllable (gi-RAFFE).