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 /ˈbrɪt.ən/ or /ˈbrɪt.n/ (in rapid speech).

• It has 2 syllables:

  • Brit

  • ain (or the schwa-like weak syllable)

👉 Syllable division: Brit-ain