To pronounce "sure-fire", say SUR-ef-ir-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SUR-ef-ir-e
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"sure-fire" has 4 syllables: sur-ef-ir-e. It rhymes with surefire, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: surefire — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“That hat should be a sure-fire way to spot him in a crowd.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sure-fire" has 4 syllables: sur · ef · ir · e.
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