How many syllables in "dire"?

"dire" has 1 lettergrepen (dire).

How to divide "dire"?

"dire" divides into 1 parts: dire.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"dire": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dire

Hoofdklemtoon

DIRE(dire)●

Stress in "dire" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄ˈdaɪər⁄

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How many syllables in "dire"?: "dire" has 1 lettergrepen (dire).
How to divide "dire"?: "dire" divides into 1 parts: dire.
Where is the stress in "dire"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dire"?: Say each syllable slowly (dire) and listen on SayItVid.