How many syllables in ostrich?

There are 2 syllables in the word ostrich.

Divide ostrich into syllables:

ostrich (noun):: a swift-footed 2-toed flightless ratite bird (struthio camelus) of africa that is the largest of existing birds and often weighs 300 pounds (140 kilograms); a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand).

alligator

antelope

buckskin

cabretta

calfskin

capeskin

chamois

coat

cordovan

cowhide

crocodile

deerskin

doeskin

fleece

fur

goatskin

horsehide

individual

kid

kidskin

lambskin

morocco

patent leather

pelt

person

Show 10 more

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like ostrich does.

Syllable Quiz

How many syllables in the word Australian?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact

The longest English word without repeated letters, 'uncopyrightable', has seven syllables.

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.