How to Pronounce Fireman

To pronounce "fireman", say FIR-em-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪəmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfaɪəmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fireman”

"fireman" has 3 syllables: fir-em-an. It rhymes with eiermann and fairman, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fairman, firemen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fireman mean?

noun

  1. Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire.
  2. A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship.

Synonyms

firefightersmoke eater

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Words that rhyme with fireman

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eiermannfairmanfiremenwireman

Related words

stokerfire-eaterrelieverfirefighterfirehousedriverchauffeurchimney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fireman"?▾

"Fireman" has 3 syllables: fir · em · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "fireman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fireman" is /ˈfaɪəmən/.

What does "fireman" mean?▾

Fireman: Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire.

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