How to pronounce firefighting
Say it like FIRE-fy-ting. Firefighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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- FIRE
- fy
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firefighting 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firefighting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIRE-fy-ting.
What does firefighting mean?
- The extinguishing of a fire.
- The profession of being a firefighter.
- Solving an urgent problem.
Where does firefighting come from?
From fire + fighting.
Questions about saying firefighting
How do you pronounce firefighting?
Say FIRE-fy-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrˌfaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firefighting?
Firefighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · fy · ting.
Is firefighting 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 /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtɪŋ/ (FIRE-fy-ting).