Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

Poughkeepsie

How many syllables in Poughkeepsie?

  3 syllables

Divide Poughkeepsie into syllables:   Pough-keep-sie
How to pronounce Poughkeepsie:   puh-kip-see
How to say Poughkeepsie:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"Poughkeepsie." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 01 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why Poughkeepsie is 3 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
Syllable Quiz
Can you divide
serious into syllables?
Take the Syllable Quiz

Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with Poughkeepsie

1 syllable
  • tips
    2 syllables
    • gipsy
    • gypsy
    Teachers
    How can $250 help your students?

    One prize is awarded to
    one teacher, every month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    “Noon” comes from a Latin
    word that means ninth.
    !Learn Why
    FAQ
    Does ratio have
    2 or 3 syllables?
    ?Learn Here
    Do You Know
    when to use
    Was and Were?
    Find Out Here

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

    Contact Us!