How to pronounce firehose
Say it like FY-er-hohz. Firehose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- hohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firehose 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of firehose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FY-uh-hohz.
What does firehose mean?
- Alternative form of fire hose (in all senses)
- To wash something down with a firehose; to douse with a large amount of water (or chemical agent) sprayed from a hose, to extinguish a fire.
Where does firehose come from?
From fire + hose.
Questions about saying firehose
How do you pronounce firehose?
Say FY-er-hohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪərˌhoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌhəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firehose?
Firehose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · hohz.
Is firehose 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 /ˈfaɪəˌhəʊz/ (FY-uh-hohz).