How Many Syllables Are in "Campfire"?
campfire has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
camp-fire
- Word
- campfire
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkæmpˌfaɪr/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
An outdoor fire used for warmth or cooking at a camp.
Example sentence
We told stories around the campfire.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check. Two syllables when fire is said as one; some speakers say fire as two (fi-er), giving three.