How to pronounce housefire
Say it like HOWS-fy-er. Housefire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housefire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of housefire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOWS-fy-uh.
What does housefire mean?
- A large fire that occurs in a house, causing substantial damage.
Where does housefire come from?
From house + fire.
Questions about saying housefire
How do you pronounce housefire?
Say HOWS-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housefire?
Housefire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · fy · er.
Is housefire 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 /ˈhaʊsfaɪə/ (HOWS-fy-uh).