How to pronounce firemen
Say it like FIRE-mun. Firemen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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- FIRE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firemen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of firemen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIRE-mun.
What does firemen mean?
- plural of fireman How to pronounce fireman
Words that rhyme with firemen
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Words that sound like firemen
Questions about saying firemen
How do you pronounce firemen?
Say FIRE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrmən/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firemen?
Firemen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · mun.
Is firemen 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 /ˈfaɪəmən/ (FIRE-mun).
What words sound the same as firemen?
Firemen sounds the same as fireman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.