The word "fire" has 1 or 2 syllables , depending on how it is pronounced:
- In most American English pronunciations, it is often pronounced as 1 syllable : /faɪər/ sounds like "fire" (one smooth sound).
- In some British English or careful speech, it can be pronounced as 2 syllables : /ˈfaɪ.ər/ ("fi-er").
So, both 1 or 2 syllables are acceptable depending on the accent and context.
