How to Pronounce Firefighter

To pronounce "firefighter", say FIR-ef-ight-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “firefighter”

"firefighter" has 4 syllables: fir-ef-ight-er. It rhymes with blighter and writer, if that helps it stick.

What does firefighter mean?

noun

  1. A person who puts out fires.

Synonyms

smoke eater

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Words that rhyme with firefighter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blighterwritermitrefighterlightertitermitercopywriterlamplighterslighterciterunderwriter

Related words

firemanfirefightingfirehousechimneyfirewildlandblowextinguishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firefighter"?▾

"Firefighter" has 4 syllables: fir · ef · ight · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "firefighter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "firefighter" is /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "firefighter" mean?▾

Firefighter: A person who puts out fires.

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