How to pronounce brushfires
Say it like BRUHSH-firez. Brushfires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- firez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushfires 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.
- firezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brushfires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRUHSH-firez.
What does brushfires mean?
- plural of brushfire How to pronounce brushfire
Questions about saying brushfires
How do you pronounce brushfires?
Say BRUHSH-firez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushfires?
Brushfires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · firez.
Is brushfires 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 /ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪəz/ (BRUHSH-firez).