How many syllables in hire?

Syllables in hire

2 or 1

hire

Hire has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say hire

Said as /ˈhaɪɚ/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /haɪɹ/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters4

Words that rhyme with hire

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Questions

How many syllables are in hire?
Hire has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide hire into syllables?
Hire is said as /ˈhaɪɚ/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in hire?
The first syllable.

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