Multiple choice general knowledge How many syllables does the word "monosyllable" actually has 3 5 0 1 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The word 'monosyllable' contains 5 syllables: mon-o-syl-la-ble. This creates an ironic contrast - a word that means 'one syllable' actually has multiple syllables itself. The syllable count is definitely 5, not 3, 0, or 1.