How Many Syllables In Fire?
1syllable
Fire has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
fire
/faɪə/ UK /faɪr/ US
Fire can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈfaɪ.ə/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/faɪə/
Division By Letters
fire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fire
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /faɪə/ | /faɪr/ | 1 |
| Also | /ˈfaɪ.ə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fire?
Fire has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /faɪə/.
What is the syllable structure of fire?
Fire has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.