How to Pronounce Firewire

To pronounce "firewire", say FIR-ew-ir-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-ew-ir-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “firewire”

"firewire" has 4 syllables: fir-ew-ir-e.

What does firewire mean?

noun

  1. A high-speed digital link standard covered by the IEEE 1394-1995 standard.
  2. A system of wires or tubes designed to detect fire and trigger automatic fire-extinguishers in an aircraft engine compartment for example.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firewire"?▾

"Firewire" has 4 syllables: fir · ew · ir · e.

What does "firewire" mean?▾

Firewire: A high-speed digital link standard covered by the IEEE 1394-1995 standard.

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