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fire
Definition:
(nou) the event of something burning (often destructive) (nou) the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (nou) the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke (nou) a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning (nou) once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) (nou) feelings of great warmth and intensity (nou) fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking (nou) a severe trial (nou) intense adverse criticism
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfaɪə
Examples:
They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire.
A welder discovered the fire, and alerted the fire department.
The ship caught fire, the fire then became uncontrollable.
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Common mistakes of fire pronunciation
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers may omit the "r" sound, pronouncing "fire" as "fye." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly as /ˈfaɪər/ in UK and /ˈfaɪɚ/ in US.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "fi-RE," can sound unnatural. The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "FI-re" with the stress on "FI" /ˈfaɪər/ (UK) or /ˈfaɪɚ/ (US).
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Some may pronounce "fire" with an exaggerated vowel sound, making it sound like "fah-yer." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp, as in /ˈfaɪər/ (UK) or /ˈfaɪɚ/ (US).
- Blending with "w": A common mistake is blending "fire" with a "w" sound, resulting in "fwire." This alters the intended pronunciation. Tip: Pronounce "fire" distinctly, avoiding any unnecessary sounds, as in /ˈfaɪər/ (UK) or /ˈfaɪɚ/ (US).
- Confusing with "fair": Some may confuse "fire" with the word "fair," pronouncing it as "fair." This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Remember the distinct "i" sound in "fire," pronounced as /ˈfaɪər/ (UK) or /ˈfaɪɚ/ (US).