Is “Every” One or Two Syllables?

  • Every is two syllables.
  • Why is every 2 syllables?
    • A syllable is the sound of a vowel that is created when pronouncing an A, E, I, O, U, or Y.
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    • Every divided into syllables: eve-ry
      • The 2nd "e" is silent.
    • Every pronounced: ev-ree
    • The two vowel sounds are:
      • E sound that comes from "ev"
      • E sound that comes from "ree"

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