How many syllables should a fictional name have?

'cotton' was a single syllable word.

Well, 'novel' has two syllables. You can break it down as 'no' and 'vel'. Usually, when we say the word, it's clear that there are two distinct parts of pronunciation.

The word 'comics' has two syllables. 'Com' is one syllable and 'ics' is the other.

Well, 'fiction' has two syllables. You can break it down as 'fic' and 'tion'. Usually, when you say the word, you can naturally feel the two parts.

Well, 'comics' has two syllables. You pronounce it like 'co' and then'mics'.

There are two syllables in'story'.

There are five syllables. 'Fic - tion', 'world', 'build - ing'.

The number of fictional races in your fantasy novel really varies. It could be as few as two or three if you want to focus on in-depth development of each. Or, you could go for a dozen or more if you aim for a vast and complex universe. Just make sure each race has a distinct purpose and role in the narrative.

Generally, a short fictional book might have around 30,000 to 40,000 words. This gives enough space to develop a plot and characters without being overly lengthy. However, some could be shorter, like 15,000 words, if the story is very focused and concise.