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