Is “Firemen” Two or Three Syllables?

  • Firemen is two syllables.
  • Why is firemen 2 syllables?
    • A syllable is the sound of a vowel that is created when pronouncing an A, E, I, O, U, or Y.
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    • Firemen divided into syllables: fire-men
      • The 1st "e" is silent.
    • Firemen pronounced: fire-men
    • The two vowel sounds are:
      • I sound that comes from "fire"
      • E sound that comes from "men"

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