OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE AFIRE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
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Oxford English Dictionary (OED): How to Pronounce ‘Afire’ with Meaning and Definition
Word: Afire
Pronunciation: /əˈfaɪər/
- Phonetic: uh-FY-er
Meaning and Definition:
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Adjective:
- On fire; burning.
- Example: The house was afire before the firefighters arrived.
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Figuratively:
- Full of passion, excitement, or enthusiasm.
- Example: Her speech set the audience afire with inspiration.
Quick Pronunciation Tips:
- Start with the schwa sound /ə/ (“uh”).
- Stress on the long ‘i’ sound /aɪ/ (like “eye”).
- End softly with the ‘er’ sound.
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