How to Pronounce Firearms

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

FIR-earms

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💡 Tip for remembering “firearms”

"firearms" has 2 syllables: fir-earms. It rhymes with arms and charms, if that helps it stick.

What does firearms 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 firearms

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armscharmsforearmsalarmsdarmsarmesfarmsgarms

Related words

piecesmall-armarmamentsarmasarmesarmsbulletsconcealable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firearms"?▾

"Firearms" has 2 syllables: fir · earms.

What does "firearms" mean?▾

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

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