How Many Syllables In Choir?
2syllables
Choir has 2 syllables, cho-ir. It is a disyllabic word.
choir
/ˈkwaɪ.ə/ UK /ˈkwaɪ.ɚ/ US
Choir can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈkwaɪə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cho.
Syllable Structure
CCV/V
Division By Sound
/kwaɪ.ə/
Division By Letters
cho-ir
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Choir
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 | kw | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Choir Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkwaɪ.ə/ | /ˈkwaɪ.ɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkwaɪə/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in choir?
Choir has 2 syllables, cho-ir. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkwaɪ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in choir?
The first syllable, cho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of choir?
Choir has the structure CCV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide choir into syllables?
By sound, kwaɪ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cho-ir.