To pronounce "firefighting", say FIR-ef-ight-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FIR-ef-ight-ing
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"firefighting" has 4 syllables: fir-ef-ight-ing. It rhymes with exciting and inviting, if that helps it stick.
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"Firefighting" has 4 syllables: fir · ef · ight · ing.
Firefighting: Extinguishing a fire.
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