How to pronounce firebreather
Say it like FY-er-bree-ther. Firebreather has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- bree
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firebreather 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- breeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of firebreather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-bree-thuh.
What does firebreather mean?
- A performer who creates fireballs by breathing a fine mist of fuel over an open flame.
- Any creature, such as a dragon, that breathes flame.
- A verbally aggressive person.“Our new boss is a real firebreather!”
Where does firebreather come from?
From fire + breather.
Questions about saying firebreather
How do you pronounce firebreather?
Say FY-er-bree-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪərˌbriðər/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌbriːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firebreather?
Firebreather has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · bree · ther.
Is firebreather 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 /ˈfaɪəˌbriːðə/ (FY-uh-bree-thuh).