How to Pronounce Wildfires

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

WILDF-ir-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “wildfires”

"wildfires" has 3 syllables: wildf-ir-es. It rhymes with friars and desires, if that helps it stick.

What does wildfires mean?

noun

  1. A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
  2. Greek fire, Byzantine fire.

Synonyms

forest fire

Words that rhyme with wildfires

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

friarsdesiresinquirestranspirespliersfiresretiresacquiresrequiresdriershomebuyerswires

Related words

blazeblazesbushfiresfirefiresflamesforestlamp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wildfires"?▾

"Wildfires" has 3 syllables: wildf · ir · es.

What does "wildfires" mean?▾

Wildfires: A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.

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