sire

How to Split "sire" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

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

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of sire:

• IPA: /saɪə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a sovereign.
2. A male animal that has fathered a particular offspring (especially used of domestic animals and/or in biological research).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sire, from Old French sire, the nominative singular of seignor; from Latin senior, from senex. Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, and sir. Cognate with French monsieur. From German zieren. Inherited from Old French sire (nominative form), from Vulgar Latin *seior (used as a term of address), a contracted form of Latin senior (compare French seigneur, derived from the accusative form), perhaps influenced by maior. Doublet of seigneur, sen...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down sire 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 sire with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
sire	2	si·re
sirree	2	sir-ree
sucker	2	suck-er
sheer	2	she-er
sirrah	2	sir-rah

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to sire:

sir, siree, siren, sires, sirup, Sirius, sirrah, sirree.