How to pronounce fireport
Say it like FIRE-port. Fireport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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US American/ˈfaɪrˌpɔrt/FIRE-port
UK British/ˈfaɪəˌpɔːt/FIRE-pawt
- FIRE
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fireport 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.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fireport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIRE-pawt.
What does fireport mean?
noun
- A small opening in the armor or wall of a fortification, vehicle, or ship, designed for firing weapons while providing protection to the shooter.
Questions about saying fireport
How do you pronounce fireport?
Say FIRE-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fireport?
Fireport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · port.
Is fireport 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 /ˈfaɪəˌpɔːt/ (FIRE-pawt).