To pronounce "quick-fire", say QUICKF-ir-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"quick-fire" has 3 syllables: quickf-ir-e.
adjective
“The politician was unnerved by the journalist's quick-fire questioning.”
"Quick-fire" has 3 syllables: quickf · ir · e.
Quick-fire: Having one thing coming rapidly after another.
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