How to pronounce fiery
Say it like FY-uh-ree. Fiery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fiery
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: FEER-ree.
What does fiery mean?
- characterized by intense emotion“ardent love”“an ardent lover”
- like or suggestive of fire“a fiery desert wind”“an igneous desert atmosphere”
- very intense“a fiery temper”“flaming passions”
Where does fiery come from?
From Middle English fyry, from fyr (“fire”), equivalent to fire + -y.
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Words that rhyme with fiery
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Questions about saying fiery
How do you pronounce fiery?
Say FY-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiery?
Fiery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · uh · ree.
Is fiery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfɪəri/ (FEER-ree).