How Many Syllables in "examine"?
examine has 3 syllables: ex·a·mine
🐢 Syllable breakdown of examine
The word examine breaks into 3 syllables:
ex·a·mine
Try clapping it out: 👏 ex 👏 a 👏 mine.
What does "examine" mean?
examine is a verb meaning: to look at something very carefully.
How to count syllables in a word
There are three classic ways to count syllables, all useful for K-8 students:
1. Clap method — Say the word out loud and clap once for each beat. "examine" has 3 claps.
2. Chin method — Put your hand under your chin. Each time your chin drops onto your hand as you say the word, that's a syllable.
3. Vowel sound method — Count the vowel sounds you hear. Silent letters don't count. examine has 3 vowel sounds.
FAQ — syllables in "examine"
How many syllables are in examine?
examine has 3 syllables.
How do you break examine into syllables?
The standard syllable breakdown is: ex·a·mine.
Is examine a short or long word?
With 3 syllables, examine is a longer 3-syllable word, often used in upper-elementary and middle school.
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