How many syllables in herring?

There are 2 syllables in the word herring.

How to pronounce herring:

herring (noun):: either of two food fishes (genus clupeus); valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled.

bloater

brisling

clupea harangus

kipper

kippered herring

pickled herring

saltwater fish

smoked herring

sprat

whitebait

Here are some other common 2-syllable words.

Syllable Fun Fact

The concept of syllable timing refers to a rhythmic typology in languages where each syllable is perceived to occupy roughly equal time.

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