Is “Pickle” One or Two Syllables?

  • Pickle is two syllables.
  • Why is pickle 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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    • Pickle divided into syllables: pick-le
    • Pickle pronounced: pik-ul
    • The two vowel sounds are:
      • I sound that comes from "pick"
      • U sound that comes from "le"

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