How to Pronounce Fireball

To pronounce "fireball", say FIR-eb-all — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fireball”

"fireball" has 3 syllables: fir-eb-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does fireball mean?

noun

  1. A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion.
  2. A meteor bright enough to cast shadows.

verb

  1. To explode in a ball of flame.

    “The car swerved off a road, hit a wall, and fireballed as the petrol tank exploded.”

  2. To pitch the ball very fast.

Synonyms

bolis

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Words that rhyme with fireball

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

powerhousebolideflameblazefireballriotmint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fireball"?▾

"Fireball" has 3 syllables: fir · eb · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "fireball"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fireball" is /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɔːl/.

What does "fireball" mean?▾

Fireball: A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion.

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