How Many Syllables in "small"?

small has 1 syllable: small

🐢 Syllable breakdown of small

The word small breaks into 1 syllable:

small

Try clapping it out: 👏 small.

What does "small" mean?

small is an adjective meaning: not big in size.

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. "small" has 1 clap.

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. small has 1 vowel sound.

FAQ — syllables in "small"

How many syllables are in small?
small has 1 syllable.
How do you break small into syllables?
The standard syllable breakdown is: small.
Is small a short or long word?
With 1 syllable, small is a short, single-beat word.

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