How to pronounce firefox
Say it like FY-er-fawks. Firefox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- fawks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firefox 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.
- fawksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of firefox
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-foks.
What does firefox mean?
- Red panda
- A mythical creature in Finnish folklore, a fox with fiery or radiant fur, the reflection of which produces the northern lights.
Questions about saying firefox
How do you pronounce firefox?
Say FY-er-fawks. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌfɔks/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌfɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firefox?
Firefox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · fawks.
Is firefox 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 /ˈfaɪəˌfɒks/ (FY-uh-foks).