How to Pronounce Portfire

To pronounce "portfire", say PORTF-ir-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PORTF-ir-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “portfire”

"portfire" has 3 syllables: portf-ir-e.

What does portfire mean?

noun

  1. A case of strong paper filled with a composition of nitre, sulphur, and mealed powder, used principally to ignite the priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in shells.

Related words

pinfirefirepotfusefirepantouch-paperfuseegun-papergunpowder

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How many syllables are in "portfire"?▾

"Portfire" has 3 syllables: portf · ir · e.

What does "portfire" mean?▾

Portfire: A case of strong paper filled with a composition of nitre, sulphur, and mealed powder, used principally to ignite the priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in shells.

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