How to pronounce firecracker
Say it like FIRE-krak-er. Firecracker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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- FIRE
- krak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firecracker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of firecracker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-krak-uh.
What does firecracker mean?
- A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.
- A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.
- Someone or something that is exciting, energetic, or unpredictable.
Where does firecracker come from?
From fire + cracker.
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Questions about saying firecracker
How do you pronounce firecracker?
Say FIRE-krak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrˌkrækər/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪˌkrækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firecracker?
Firecracker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · krak · er.
Is firecracker 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 /ˈfaɪˌkrækə/ (FY-krak-uh).