How Many Syllables In Quagmire?
2syllables
Quagmire has 2 syllables, quag-mire. It is a disyllabic word.
quagmire
/ˈkwæɡ.maɪə/ UK /ˈkwæɡ.maɪɚ/ US
Quagmire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈkwæɡ.maɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, quag.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kwæɡ.maɪə/
Division By Letters
quag-mire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Quagmire
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 | æ | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Quagmire Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə/ | /ˈkwæɡ.maɪɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkwæɡ.maɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in quagmire?
Quagmire has 2 syllables, quag-mire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in quagmire?
The first syllable, quag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of quagmire?
Quagmire has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide quagmire into syllables?
By sound, kwæɡ.maɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, quag-mire.