How to Pronounce Hellfire

To pronounce "hellfire", say HELLF-ir-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hellfire”

"hellfire" has 3 syllables: hellf-ir-e. It rhymes with inquire and spire, if that helps it stick.

What does hellfire mean?

noun

  1. The fire of Hell.
  2. Fire produced by the Devil, or a similar supernatural creature connected to Hell.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a violent, apocalyptic and ultimate day of reckoning and judgment; usually characterizing a form of Christian preaching.

Words that rhyme with hellfire

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquirespireesquirefiretwirerequiresquireinspireaspireexpirequireperspire

Related words

infernobrimstonehellhellholeheilheckfirebrimfireblazes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hellfire"?▾

"Hellfire" has 3 syllables: hellf · ir · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hellfire"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hellfire" is /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/.

What does "hellfire" mean?▾

Hellfire: The fire of Hell.

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