How Many Syllables In Fiery?
2syllables
Fiery has 2 syllables, fie-ry. It is a disyllabic word.
fiery
/ˈfaɪə.ri/ UK /ˈfaɪr.i/ US
Fiery can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈfaɪ.ə.ri/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fie.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/faɪə.ri/
Division By Letters
fie-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fiery
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 | f | aɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Fiery Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfaɪə.ri/ | /ˈfaɪr.i/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈfaɪ.ə.ri/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fiery?
Fiery has 2 syllables, fie-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in fiery?
The first syllable, fie, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fiery?
Fiery has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fiery into syllables?
By sound, faɪə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, fie-ry.