Pronunciation
How to pronounce “fireworks”
“fireworks” is pronounced /faɪɚwɜːks/ — 2 syllables.
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fireworks
/faɪɚwɜːks/
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3 syllables. Stress the 'fir' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.Meaning
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
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