How many syllables in centaur?

There are 2 syllables in the word centaur.

Divide centaur into syllables:

centaur (noun):: noun. a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross.; any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of thessaly

alpha centauri

beta centauri

centaurus

proxima

proxima centauri

rigil

rigil kent

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

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word Bonnie?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

Syllables can be classified into open syllables, ending in a vowel, and closed syllables, ending in a consonant.

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.