How to pronounce firearm
Say it like FY-uh-rarm. Firearm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- uh
- rarm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firearm 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.
- rarmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of firearm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-rahm.
What does firearm mean?
- a portable gun“he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster”
Where does firearm come from?
From fire (“projectile discharge”) + arm (“weapon”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying firearm
How do you pronounce firearm?
Say FY-uh-rarm. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪəˌrɑrm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌrɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firearm?
Firearm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · uh · rarm.
Is firearm 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 /ˈfaɪəˌrɑːm/ (FY-uh-rahm).