How many syllables in aorta?

There are 2 syllables in the word aorta.

How to pronounce aorta:

aorta (noun):: the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries.; the great arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body see heart illustration

abdominal aorta

aortic arch

arteria

arterial blood vessel

ascending aorta

descending aorta

thoracic aorta

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like aorta does.

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word annotate?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

Compound words in English, such as 'blackboard', can show how syllable stress shifts to convey different meanings or forms.

You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!

Trending words

These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.