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The word 'fireman' has 2 syllables.
ˈfaɪr-mən


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Fireman'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Fireman' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /f/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
AirThe air flows through the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /a/
TongueThe tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center.
JawThe jaw drops opening the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /m/
LipsThe lips are together.
AirThe air comes out of the nose. There is no flow of air through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

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