Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

early

How many syllables in early?

  2 syllables

Divide early into syllables:   ear-ly
Stressed syllable in early:   ear-ly
How to pronounce early:   ur-lee
How to say early:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"early." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 19 March 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why early is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
There, they're, or their?
Test yourself.
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for early


1 syllable
  • first
  • young
2 syllables
  • ahead
  • basic
  • speedy
  • youthful
3 syllables
  • before time
  • early on
  • initial
  • primitive
4 syllables
  • prehistoric
  • the first part of
5 syllables
  • ahead of schedule
  • in the early hours
  • experimental
  • near the beginning
Teachers
What can $250 do for your classroom?

One prize is awarded to
one teacher, every month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Noon was the ninth hour
of the Roman day.
!Learn more
FAQ
How many syllables
are in beautiful?
?Learn Here

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with early

2 syllables
  • burley
  • curly
  • hurley
  • knurly
  • Shirley
  • swirly
  • whirley
  • burly
  • girlie
  • hurly
  • pearly
  • surly
  • twirly
  • whirly
3 syllables
    Ever Wonder
    when you should use
    Then and Than?
    Learn Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!