How to pronounce firestorm
Say it like FIRE-storm. Firestorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE).
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- FIRE
- storm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firestorm 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.
- stormGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of firestorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIRE-stawm.
What does firestorm mean?
- A fire whose intensity is greatly increased by inrushing winds.
- An intense or violent altercation; an intense or violent response; an outburst (as of controversy)
Where does firestorm come from?
From fire + storm.
Questions about saying firestorm
How do you pronounce firestorm?
Say FIRE-storm. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrˌstɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firestorm?
Firestorm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIRE). Broken into parts: FIRE · storm.
Is firestorm 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 /ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm/ (FIRE-stawm).