elf

How many syllables in elf?

There is 1 syllable in the word elf.

How to pronounce elf:

brownie

dwarf

extremely low frequency

faerie

faery

fairy

fay

gnome

goblin

gremlin

hob

hobgoblin

imp

kobold

leprechaun

pixie

pixy

puck

radio frequency

sprite

troll

giant

Here are some other common 1-syllable words.

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In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.

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