How to Pronounce Firehose

To pronounce "firehose", say FIR-eh-os-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

FIR-eh-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “firehose”

"firehose" has 4 syllables: fir-eh-os-e.

What does firehose mean?

noun

  1. A hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire, usually much stronger and wider in diameter than a garden hose.
  2. Any fast, heavy stream (e.g. of information).

    “She felt she was standing in front of a fire hose of instructions, trying to absorb them all with a sponge.”

noun

  1. Access to the social media data sold to the third parties, or such data stream.

verb

  1. To wash something down with a firehose; to douse with a large amount of water (or chemical agent) sprayed from a hose, to extinguish a fire.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firehose"?▾

"Firehose" has 4 syllables: fir · eh · os · e.

What does "firehose" mean?▾

Firehose: A hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire, usually much stronger and wider in diameter than a garden hose.

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