How to pronounce firehouse
Say it like FY-er-hows. Firehouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firehouse 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.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of firehouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-hows.
What does firehouse mean?
- A fire station
Where does firehouse come from?
From fire + house.
Questions about saying firehouse
How do you pronounce firehouse?
Say FY-er-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firehouse?
Firehouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · hows.
Is firehouse 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 /ˈfaɪəˌhaʊs/ (FY-uh-hows).