To pronounce "gunfire", say GUNF-ir-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/
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"gunfire" has 3 syllables: gunf-ir-e. It rhymes with desire and inquire, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Let's hide in the trees to avoid the gunfire.”
“Killing people became much easier and faster once armies started using gunfire.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gunfire" has 3 syllables: gunf · ir · e.
The IPA transcription of "gunfire" is /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/.
Gunfire: Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.
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