How many syllables in key?

There is 1 syllable in the word key.

How to pronounce key:

key (noun):: a usually metal instrument that is used to open a lock or to start or access a mechanism; a specially shaped metal instrument for moving the bolt of a lock so as to lock or unlock a door, suitcase, etc.; metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated.

bit

cay

device

door key

florida key

francis scott key

headstone

ignition key

key fruit

keystone

latchkey

master

opener

paint

passe-partout

passkey

samara

shank

stem

tonality

winder

brain-teaser

brainteaser

challenge

lock

problem

puzzle

puzzler

query

question

quiz

riddle

stumper

twister

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