How Many Syllables In Perspire?
2syllables
Perspire has 2 syllables, per-spire. It is a disyllabic word.
perspire
/pəˈspaɪə/ UK /pɚˈspaɪr/ US
Perspire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /pəˈspaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spire.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/pə.spaɪə/
Division By Letters
per-spire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perspire
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sp | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Perspire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /pəˈspaɪə/ | /pɚˈspaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /pəˈspaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in perspire?
Perspire has 2 syllables, per-spire. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈspaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in perspire?
The second syllable, spire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perspire?
Perspire has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perspire into syllables?
By sound, pə.spaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-spire.