How many syllables in fire?

Syllables in fire

2 or 1

fire

Fire has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say fire

Said as /ˈfaɪɚ/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /faɪɹ/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters4

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Questions

How many syllables are in fire?
Fire has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide fire into syllables?
Fire is said as /ˈfaɪɚ/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in fire?
The first syllable.

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