How Many Syllables In Bonfire?
2syllables
Bonfire has 2 syllables, bon-fire. It is a disyllabic word.
bonfire
/ˈbɒn.faɪə/ UK /ˈbɑːn.faɪr/ US
Bonfire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈbɒn.faɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bon.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bɒn.faɪə/
Division By Letters
bon-fire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bonfire
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | b | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Bonfire Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈbɒn.faɪə/ | /ˈbɑːn.faɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈbɒn.faɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bonfire?
Bonfire has 2 syllables, bon-fire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒn.faɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in bonfire?
The first syllable, bon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bonfire?
Bonfire has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bonfire into syllables?
By sound, bɒn.faɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, bon-fire.