How to pronounce firelighters
Say it like FY-er-ly-terz. Firelighters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- ly
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firelighters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of firelighters
- 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-tuz.
What does firelighters mean?
- plural of firelighter How to pronounce firelighter
Questions about saying firelighters
How do you pronounce firelighters?
Say FY-er-ly-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌlaɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌlaɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firelighters?
Firelighters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · ly · terz.
Is firelighters 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 /ˈfaɪəˌlaɪtəz/ (FY-uh-ly-tuz).