How many syllables in fires?

Syllables in fires

2 or 1

fires

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

How to say fires

Said as /ˈfaɪɚz/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /faɪɹz/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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Questions

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

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