How many syllables in "gunfire"?

"gunfire" has 2 音节 (gun - fire).

How to divide "gunfire"?

"gunfire" divides into 2 parts: gun · fire.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gun... fire) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音节

"gunfire": 2 音节.

音节:gun·fire

主重音

GUN-fire(gun · fire)● ○

Stress in "gunfire" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡʌnˌfaɪər⁄

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音节gun·fire

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