How to pronounce wildfires
Say it like WYLD-fy-erz. Wildfires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- fy
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildfires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wildfires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WYLD-fy-uz.
What does wildfires mean?
- plural of wildfire How to pronounce wildfire
Questions about saying wildfires
How do you pronounce wildfires?
Say WYLD-fy-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildfires?
Wildfires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · fy · erz.
Is wildfires 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 /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪəz/ (WYLD-fy-uz).