quire

How to Split "quire" into Syllables

The word quire is divided into 2 syllables: qui·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• qui — 1st syllable
• re — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of quire:

• IPA: /ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. One-twentieth of a ream of paper; a collection of twenty-four or twenty-five sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold.
2. quire (third-person singular simple present quires, present participle quiring, simple past and past participle quired)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English quayer, from Anglo-Norman quaier and Old French quaer, from Latin quaternus (“fourfold”), from quater (“four times”). Doublet of cahier. From Middle English quer, quere, from Old French quer, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός (khorós, “company of dancers or singers”). Doublet of choir, chorus, and hora.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down quire into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare quire with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
quire	2	qui·re
Qiqihar	3	qi-qi-har
quizzer	2	quizz-er
query	2	que-ry
Quaoar	1	quaoar

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to quire:

quid, quin, quip, quit, quiz, quick, quiet, quiff.