How to pronounce fireplaces
Say it like FY-er-play-suz. Fireplaces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- play
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fireplaces 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fireplaces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-play-suz.
What does fireplaces mean?
- plural of fireplace How to pronounce fireplace
Questions about saying fireplaces
How do you pronounce fireplaces?
Say FY-er-play-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌpleɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌpleɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fireplaces?
Fireplaces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · play · suz.
Is fireplaces 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 /ˈfaɪəˌpleɪsəz/ (FY-uh-play-suz).