How to pronounce fireball
Say it like FY-er-bawl. Fireball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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US American/ˈfaɪɚˌbɔl/FY-er-bawl
UK British/ˈfaɪbɔːl/FY-bawl
- FY
- er
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fireball 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fireball
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-bawl.
What does fireball mean?
noun
- A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion, or (fiction, mythology) thrown as a weapon.
- A feisty, strong-willed person.
- Synonym of fastball (“a high-speed pitch of a baseball”).
- Excellent, terrific.
- To attack (someone or something) with balls of fire.
- To explode in a ball of fire or flame.“The car swerved off a road, hit a wall, and fireballed as the petrol tank exploded.”
- To emerge suddenly; to explode.
Where does fireball come from?
The noun is derived from fire (noun) + ball (noun).
Questions about saying fireball
How do you pronounce fireball?
Say FY-er-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fireball?
Fireball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · bawl.
Is fireball pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfaɪbɔːl/ (FY-bawl).