How to Pronounce Firewall

To pronounce "firewall", say FIR-ew-all — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “firewall”

"firewall" has 3 syllables: fir-ew-all.

What does firewall mean?

noun

  1. A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
  2. The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.

verb

  1. To protect with a firewall.
  2. To block with a firewall.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firewall"?▾

"Firewall" has 3 syllables: fir · ew · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "firewall"?▾

The IPA transcription of "firewall" is /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/.

What does "firewall" mean?▾

Firewall: A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.

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