How many syllables in development?

There are 4 syllables in the word development.

Divide development into syllables:

development (noun):: the process of growing or developing; the act, process, or result of developing; a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage).

Show 7 more

Show 15 more

Here are some other common words that have 4 syllables, like development does.

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word animosity?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

Reduplication, a process involving the repetition of a syllable to form a new word or modify its meaning, is common in many languages.

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.