How to pronounce drumfire
Say it like DRUHM-fire. Drumfire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdrʌmfaɪr/DRUHM-fire
UK British/ˈdrʌmfaɪə/DRUHM-faɪə
- DRUHM
- fire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drumfire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fireKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of drumfire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHM-faɪə.
What does drumfire mean?
noun
- Heavy, continuous, rapid gunfire.
- A sustained attack.
Where does drumfire come from?
From drum + fire, calque of German Trommelfeuer.
Questions about saying drumfire
How do you pronounce drumfire?
Say DRUHM-fire. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌmfaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌmfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drumfire?
Drumfire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM). Broken into parts: DRUHM · fire.
Is drumfire 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 /ˈdrʌmfaɪə/ (DRUHM-faɪə).