How Many Syllables In Satire?
2syllables
Satire has 2 syllables, sat-ire. It is a disyllabic word.
satire
/ˈsæt.aɪə/ UK /ˈsæt.aɪr/ US
Satire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈsæt.aɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sæt.aɪə/
Division By Letters
sat-ire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Satire
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 | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aɪə | – | V | open |
Why Satire Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsæt.aɪə/ | /ˈsæt.aɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsæt.aɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in satire?
Satire has 2 syllables, sat-ire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæt.aɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in satire?
The first syllable, sat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of satire?
Satire has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide satire into syllables?
By sound, sæt.aɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sat-ire.