root beer
nounHow many syllables in root beer?
There are 3 syllables in the word root beer.How to pronounce root beer:
Definition of root beer:
- root beer (noun):
- a sweetened, usually carbonated, brown beverage flavored with extracts of roots (such as sarsaparilla or sassafras) and herbs (such as wintergreen) or with artificial flavorings
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Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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