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fire

1 syllable
stressed syllable fire
4 letters

Syllables: fire has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈfaɪɚ/).
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /faɪr/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide fire into syllables?

fire divides as fire. fire has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈfaɪɚ/).

How many syllables are in fire?

Fire has 1 syllable (fire).

Which syllable is stressed in fire?

The stressed syllable in fire is fire. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce fire?

/faɪr/ in American English.