How many syllables in "bonfire"?

"bonfire" has 2 lettergrepen (bon - fire).

How to divide "bonfire"?

"bonfire" divides into 2 parts: bon · fire.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"bonfire": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bon·fire

Hoofdklemtoon

BON-fire(bon · fire)● ○

Stress in "bonfire" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɒn.faɪər⁄

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IPAˈbɒn.faɪər

Lettergrepenbon·fire

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How many syllables in "bonfire"?: "bonfire" has 2 lettergrepen (bon - fire).
How to divide "bonfire"?: "bonfire" divides into 2 parts: bon · fire.
Where is the stress in "bonfire"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bonfire"?: Say each syllable slowly (bon... fire) and listen on SayItVid.