How many syllables in gunfire?

Syllables in gunfire

3 or 2

gunfire

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

How to say gunfire

Said as /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪɚ/3 syllables · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪɹ/2 syllables, GUN-fire · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
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Questions

How many syllables are in gunfire?
Gunfire has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide gunfire into syllables?
Gunfire is said as /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪɚ/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in gunfire?
The first syllable.

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