How to Pronounce Firearm

To pronounce "firearm", say FIR-earm — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

FIR-earm

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💡 Tip for remembering “firearm”

"firearm" has 2 syllables: fir-earm. It rhymes with charm and alarm, if that helps it stick.

What does firearm mean?

noun

  1. A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

Antonyms

cold weaponwhite arm

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Words that rhyme with firearm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmalarmharmsmarmarmgendarmecharmefarmdisarmunarmforearmunderarm

Related words

piecesmall-armgunrifleshotgunrevolversidearmpistol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firearm"?▾

"Firearm" has 2 syllables: fir · earm.

What does "firearm" mean?▾

Firearm: A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

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