How to Pronounce Firm

To pronounce "firm", say FIRM — one syllable, IPA /fɜːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fɜːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “firm”

"firm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with affirm and infirm, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ferm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does firm mean?

noun

  1. A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
  2. A business enterprise, however organized.

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Words that rhyme with firm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affirminfirmconfirmreaffirmtermsquirmbermlongtermspermfromfermworm

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "firm"?▾

"Firm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "firm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "firm" is /fɜːm/.

What does "firm" mean?▾

Firm: A business partnership; the name under which it trades.

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