How many syllables in crossfire?

Syllables in crossfire

2

cross·fire

Crossfire has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say crossfire

Said as /ˈkɹɔsfaɪɹ/2 syllables, CROSS-fire · DUM-da
Said as /ˈkɹɔsˌfaɪɹ/2 syllables, CROSS-fire · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say crossfire slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cross, fire. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in crossfire?
Crossfire has two syllables.
How do you divide crossfire into syllables?
Crossfire divides as cross-fire.
Which syllable is stressed in crossfire?
The first syllable (CROSS-fire).

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