How many syllables in dire?
Syllables in dire
1 or 2
dire
Dire has one syllables, or two when said slowly.
How to say dire
| Said as /daɪɹ/ | 1 syllable · DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈdaɪɚ/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | One syllable, so it carries the stress |
| Letters | 4 |
Dire is said in a single beat with one vowel sound, so it has one syllable even though it is spelled with more than one vowel group.
Words that rhyme with dire
Questions
- How many syllables are in dire?
- Dire has one syllables, or two when said slowly.
- How do you divide dire into syllables?
- Dire is one syllable, so it isn't divided.