How Many Syllables In Wildfire?
3syllables
Wildfire has 3 syllables, waɪld-faɪ-ə. It is a trisyllabic word.
waɪldfaɪə
/ˈwaɪld.faɪ.ə/ UK /ˈwaɪld.faɪ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, waɪld.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV/V
Division By Sound
/waɪld.faɪ.ə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wildfire
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 | w | aɪ | ld | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Wildfire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wildfire?
Wildfire has 3 syllables, waɪld-faɪ-ə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwaɪld.faɪ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in wildfire?
The first syllable, waɪld, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wildfire?
Wildfire has the structure CVCC/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wildfire into syllables?
By sound, waɪld.faɪ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.