How to pronounce firebomb
Say it like FY-er-bom. Firebomb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- bom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firebomb 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.
- bomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of firebomb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FY-uh-bom.
What does firebomb mean?
- A weapon that causes fire; an incendiary weapon.“A Molotov cocktail is a simple firebomb.”
- To attack with a firebomb.“The rioters firebombed the parked car.”
Where does firebomb come from?
From fire + bomb.
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Questions about saying firebomb
How do you pronounce firebomb?
Say FY-er-bom. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌbɑm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌbɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firebomb?
Firebomb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · bom.
Is firebomb 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 /ˈfaɪəˌbɒm/ (FY-uh-bom).