English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fiery Pronunciation
Fiery is pronounced FY-er-ee, IPA /ˈfaɪɝi/.
FY-er-ee
US /ˈfaɪɝi/ · UK /ˈfaɪəri/
Syllables: FY · er · ee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Burning or glowing like fire, or quick to anger.
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Fiery in a Sentence
- A fiery sunset filled the whole western sky.
- She gave a fiery speech to the packed hall.
- He has a fiery temper and a short memory.
Common Mispronunciations of Fiery
Not FEER-ee
The spelling hides the word fire, and that is what the first part says. Nothing here rhymes with beer.
Not FY-ree
Three beats, not two. The e between the r and the y earns its own quick syllable, so the shape matches diary.
Tip: Fire keeps its sound but loses its spelling. Say fire, then add an ee.
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