marshmallow
nounHow many syllables in marshmallow?
There are 3 syllables in the word marshmallow.How to pronounce marshmallow:
Definition of marshmallow:
- marshmallow (noun):
- spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.
- a pink-flowered european perennial herb (althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that is naturalized in the eastern u.s. and has flowers, leaves, and roots used in herbal remedies
Synonyms for marshmallow:
confect
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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