How to pronounce firefight
Say it like FIRE-fyte. Firefight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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- FIRE
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firefight 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.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of firefight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIRE-fyte.
What does firefight mean?
- A skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.
- An intense argument.
- To engage in a firefight.
Where does firefight come from?
From fire + fight.
Questions about saying firefight
How do you pronounce firefight?
Say FIRE-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firefight?
Firefight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · fyte.
Is firefight 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 /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt/ (FIRE-fyte).