How do you pronounce "firecrackers"?

In American English: /ˈfaɪɝˌkrækɝz/ (FEYE-ur-krak-urz). In British English: /fˈaɪəkɹakəz/ (F-eye-uhkr). In Canadian English: /ˈfaɪɝˌkrækɝz/ (FEYE-ur-krak-urz). In Australian English: /fˈaɪəkɹakəz/ (F-eye-uhkr).

Is "firecrackers" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfaɪɝˌkrækɝz/ (FEYE-ur-krak-urz), while in British English it's /fˈaɪəkɹakəz/ (F-eye-uhkr).

How to Pronounce "firecrackers"

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firecrackers

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/ˈfaɪɝˌkrækɝz/

FEYE-ur-krak-urz

Syllable Breakdown

faɪfire·ɝcr·krækack·ɝzers

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