How many syllables in heptathlon?

There are 3 syllables in the word heptathlon.

How to pronounce heptathlon:

heptathlon (noun):: a 7-event athletic contest; a composite contest for female athletes that consists of the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump, the shot put, the 200-meter dash, the long jump, the javelin throw, and the 800-meter run

Show 3 more

Show 1 more

Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like heptathlon does.

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word gargle?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

The coda is the part of a syllable that follows the nucleus and can be a single consonant or a consonant cluster.

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.