How Many Syllables Are in "Firefighter"?
firefighter has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
fire-fight-er
- Word
- firefighter
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfaɪrˌfaɪ.tɚ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A person whose job is to put out fires and rescue people.
Example sentence
The firefighter carried the kitten down the ladder.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..