How to pronounce firelighter
Say it like FY-er-ly-ter. Firelighter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- ly
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firelighter 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of firelighter
- 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: FY-uh-ly-tuh.
What does firelighter mean?
- A small block of a flammable substance, typically a combination of sawdust and wax, used to light fires.
Where does firelighter come from?
From fire + lighter.
Questions about saying firelighter
How do you pronounce firelighter?
Say FY-er-ly-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌlaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌlaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firelighter?
Firelighter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · ly · ter.
Is firelighter 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 /ˈfaɪəˌlaɪtə/ (FY-uh-ly-tuh).