How to pronounce fireproofing
Say it like FY-er-proo-fing. Fireproofing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- proo
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fireproofing 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.
- prooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fireproofing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-proo-fing.
What does fireproofing mean?
- present participle and gerund of fireproof How to pronounce fireproof
- The process of making something resistant to fire.
- A fire-resistant coating or substance.
Questions about saying fireproofing
How do you pronounce fireproofing?
Say FY-er-proo-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌprufɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌpruːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fireproofing?
Fireproofing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · proo · fing.
Is fireproofing 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 /ˈfaɪəˌpruːfɪŋ/ (FY-uh-proo-fing).