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