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