Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Dam?

dam has 1 syllables

dam

A barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or other fluids.

The word 'dam' has one syllable. It has one vowel 'a' and two consonants 'd' and 'm'.

Noun

The beavers built a dam across the river.

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