English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fierce Pronunciation
Fierce is pronounced FIRS, IPA /ˈfɪrs/.
FIRS
US /ˈfɪrs/ · UK /ˈfiəs/
Syllables: FIRS (1 syllable)
adjective: Violent or intense, whether of an animal, a storm, or competition.
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Fierce in a Sentence
- Competition for the grant was fierce.
- A fierce wind came off the water all afternoon.
- The dog looks fierce and is nothing of the kind.
Common Mispronunciations of Fierce
Not FEERS
The vowel is the ear of near rather than a flat long ee, so it glides slightly before the s.
Not FYERS
This mixes it up with fire and its relatives. There is no separate y sound at the front.
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