How to pronounce fierce
fierce
/fɪrs/
1 syllable
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Fierce, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
You're going to come up against fierce competition.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce fierce?
Fierce is pronounced /fɪrs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in fierce?
Fierce has 1 syllable.