Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Leander?

leander has 3 syllables

Split Leander into syllables?

le-an-der

Definition of Leander

Leander refers to a figure in Greek mythology who was in love with Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite. He would swim across the Hellespont every night to be with her, but one night he drowned in a storm.

How should Leander divide into syllables

Leander has three syllables. The vowels are 'e', 'a', and 'e', and the consonants are 'L', 'n', 'd', and 'r'.

Part of Speech - Leander

Proper Noun

Leander is a character in Greek mythology.

Sentences with Leander

Leander was a brave and determined lover.
I read a story about Leander and Hero in my mythology book.
My teacher told us about Leander swimming across the Hellespont.
Leander's love for Hero was very strong.
The legend of Leander and Hero is a romantic story.
Leander is a popular name for boys in some countries.
The story of Leander and Hero has been retold in many different ways.
In the myth of Leander, he drowned while trying to swim across the Hellespont.
Leander's devotion to Hero is an example of true love.
Leander's story teaches us about the power of love.

Quotes with Leander

"There is a cliff, whose high and bending head looks fearfully in the confined deep," - William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 2, Scene 1
"The sea of love is deep and wide, and I've been swimming to the other side" - Dave Matthews Band, "The Space Between"
"Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is me giving up the right to hurt you for hurting me." - Beyoncé, Leander