To pronounce "afire", say AF-ir-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfaɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈfaɪə(ɹ)/
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"afire" has 3 syllables: af-ir-e. It rhymes with inquire and spire, if that helps it stick.
adjective
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Afire" has 3 syllables: af · ir · e.
The IPA transcription of "afire" is /əˈfaɪə(ɹ)/.
Afire: On fire (often metaphorically).
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