How Many Syllables In Wire?
1syllable
Wire has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
wire
/waɪə/ UK /waɪr/ US
Wire can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈwaɪ.ə/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/waɪə/
Division By Letters
wire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wire
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /waɪə/ | /waɪr/ | 1 |
| Also | /ˈwaɪ.ə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wire?
Wire has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /waɪə/.
What is the syllable structure of wire?
Wire has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.