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