Question

How many syllables in the word Britain?

• A. 3
• B. 2
• C. 1
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2

The word "Britain" is pronounced as /ˈbrɪtən/ or /ˈbrɪtn̩/ in connected speech.

• Syllables: Brit + ain → 2 syllables

• The second syllable may contain a syllabic /n/, especially in faster or casual speech, but it still counts as a separate syllable.

🔹 So, Britain has 2 syllables.