How to pronounce brushfire
Say it like BRUHSH-fire. Brushfire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- fire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushfire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fireGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brushfire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRUHSH-fire.
What does brushfire mean?
- A large fire in a scrubland or prairie, as opposed to a forest fire, which occurs in forests.
- A war that arises suddenly and is limited in scope or area.
Where does brushfire come from?
From brush + fire.
Questions about saying brushfire
How do you pronounce brushfire?
Say BRUHSH-fire. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushfire?
Brushfire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · fire.
Is brushfire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪə/ (BRUHSH-fire).