How to pronounce firecrackers
Say it like FY-er-krak-erz. Firecrackers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- krak
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firecrackers 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.
- krakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of firecrackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-krak-uz.
What does firecrackers mean?
- plural of firecracker How to pronounce firecracker
Questions about saying firecrackers
How do you pronounce firecrackers?
Say FY-er-krak-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌkrækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌkrækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firecrackers?
Firecrackers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · krak · erz.
Is firecrackers 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 /ˈfaɪəˌkrækəz/ (FY-uh-krak-uz).