How Many Syllables In Ceasefire?
2syllables
Ceasefire has 2 syllables, cease-fire. It is a disyllabic word.
ceasefire
/ˈsiːs.faɪə/ UK /ˈsiːs.faɪɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cease.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/siːs.faɪə/
Division By Letters
cease-fire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ceasefire
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 | s | iː | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Ceasefire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ceasefire?
Ceasefire has 2 syllables, cease-fire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsiːs.faɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in ceasefire?
The first syllable, cease, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ceasefire?
Ceasefire has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ceasefire into syllables?
By sound, siːs.faɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cease-fire.