To pronounce "cease-fire", say CEAS-ef-ir-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"cease-fire" has 4 syllables: ceas-ef-ir-e. It rhymes with desire and acquire, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ceasefire — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cease-fire" has 4 syllables: ceas · ef · ir · e.
Cease-fire: In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).
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