How Many Syllables Are in "Fireplace"?
fireplace has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
fire-place
- Word
- fireplace
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfaɪrˌpleɪs/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
An open space in a wall where a fire is built.
Example sentence
We sat by the fireplace to keep warm.
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.