How to pronounce firings
Say it like FY-ringz. Firings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firings 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.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firings
American and British speakers say firings in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪrɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈfaɪrɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-ringz.
What does firings mean?
- plural of firing How to pronounce firing
Questions about saying firings
How do you pronounce firings?
Say FY-ringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪrɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪrɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firings?
Firings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ringz.
Do Americans and Brits say firings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪrɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪrɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.