How many syllables in wire?

Syllables in wire

2 or 1

wire

Wire has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say wire

Said as /ˈwaɪɚ/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /waɪɹ/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters4

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Questions

How many syllables are in wire?
Wire has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide wire into syllables?
Wire is said as /ˈwaɪɚ/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in wire?
The first syllable.

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