How to pronounce firearms
Say it like FY-uh-rarmz. Firearms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- uh
- rarmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firearms 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.
- rarmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of firearms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-rahmz.
What does firearms mean?
- plural of firearm How to pronounce firearm
Questions about saying firearms
How do you pronounce firearms?
Say FY-uh-rarmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪəˌrɑrmz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌrɑːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firearms?
Firearms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · uh · rarmz.
Is firearms 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 /ˈfaɪəˌrɑːmz/ (FY-uh-rahmz).