How to Pronounce Fierce

To pronounce "fierce", say FIERC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɪəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fierce”

"fierce" has 2 syllables: fierc-e. It rhymes with pearce and bierce, if that helps it stick.

What does fierce mean?

adjective

  1. Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

    “A fierce storm battered the coast.”

  2. Resolute or strenuously active.

    “We made a fierce attempt to escape.”

adverb

  1. (rural) Extremely; very.

    “It was fierce cold last night.”

Synonyms

incessive

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Words that rhyme with fierce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pearcebiercepeircepierce

Related words

ferociousfuriousboisterousvehementroughviolentsavageintense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fierce"?▾

"Fierce" has 2 syllables: fierc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fierce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fierce" is /fɪəs/.

What does "fierce" mean?▾

Fierce: Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

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