How to pronounce fireplace
Say it like FY-er-plays. Fireplace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fireplace 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.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fireplace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-plays.
What does fireplace mean?
- an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built“the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it”“he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it”
Where does fireplace come from?
From fire + place.
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Questions about saying fireplace
How do you pronounce fireplace?
Say FY-er-plays. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fireplace?
Fireplace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · plays.
Is fireplace 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 /ˈfaɪəˌpleɪs/ (FY-uh-plays).