How many syllables in hires?

Syllables in hires

2 or 1

hires

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

How to say hires

Said as /ˈhaɪɚz/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /haɪɹz/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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Questions

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

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