How to pronounce firing
Say it like FY-ring. Firing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firing 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firing
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: FY-uh-ring.
What does firing mean?
- the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy“hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes”“they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire”
- the act of discharging a gun
- the act of setting something on fire
Where does firing come from?
By surface analysis, fire + -ing.
Words that rhyme with firing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of firing.
Questions about saying firing
How do you pronounce firing?
Say FY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firing?
Firing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ring.
Is firing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/ (FY-uh-ring).