How to Pronounce Firemen

To pronounce "firemen", say FIR-em-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

FIR-em-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “firemen”

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

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

What does firemen 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 firemen

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eiermannfairmanfiremanwireman

Related words

brigadesfightersfirefirefighterfirefightersfirefightingparamedicspatrolmen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firemen"?▾

"Firemen" has 3 syllables: fir · em · en.

What does "firemen" mean?▾

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

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