How to pronounce firework
Say it like FY-er-werk. Firework has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
- FY
- er
- werk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firework 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.
- werkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of firework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-wuhk.
What does firework mean?
- A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of colored flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.“Commercial firework displays are commonly launched from boats or other vessels”
Where does firework come from?
From fire + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Fjuurwierk (“firework”), West Frisian fjoerwurk (“firework”), Dutch vuurwerk (“firework”), Low German Füürwark, Füerwark (“firework”), German Feuerwerk (“firework”), Danish fyrværkeri (“firework”)
Questions about saying firework
How do you pronounce firework?
Say FY-er-werk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌwək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firework?
Firework has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · werk.
Is firework 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 /ˈfaɪəˌwək/ (FY-uh-wuhk).