How to pronounce firepower
Say it like FIRE-pow-er. Firepower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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- FIRE
- pow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firepower 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.
- powGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of firepower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIRE-pow-uh.
What does firepower mean?
- The capacity of a weapon to deliver fire onto a target.
- The ability to deliver fire.
- The ability and resources to dominate.
Where does firepower come from?
From fire + power.
Questions about saying firepower
How do you pronounce firepower?
Say FIRE-pow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrˌpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firepower?
Firepower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · pow · er.
Is firepower 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 /ˈfaɪəˌpaʊə/ (FIRE-pow-uh).