Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

p's and q's

How many syllables in p's and q's?

  3 syllables

How to say p's and q's:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"p\'s and q\'s." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 03 August 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why p's and q's is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Can you divide
serious into syllables?
Take the Syllable Quiz

Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with p's and q's

3 syllables
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
How could $250 help your students?

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Brunch = Breakfast + Lunch
This is a portmanteau.
!Get more facts
FAQ
Why do we say
"an" hour?
?Learn Why
Want to learn
more about syllables?
Read: Syllable Types

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!