How do you pronounce "fireworks"?

In American English: /ˈfaɪrˌwɝːks/ (FEYER-wurks). In British English: /fˈaɪəwɜːks/ (F-eye-uhw). In Canadian English: /ˈfaɪrˌwɝːks/ (FEYER-wurks). In Australian English: /fˈaɪəwɜːks/ (F-eye-uhw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfaɪrˌwɝːks/ (FEYER-wurks), while in British English it's /fˈaɪəwɜːks/ (F-eye-uhw).

How to Pronounce "fireworks"

🗣️pronounce.how

fireworks

regional

/ˈfaɪrˌwɝːks/

FEYER-wurks

Syllable Breakdown

faɪrfire·wɝːksworks

Source

80%confidence📘 CMU Pronouncing Dictionary v0.7b

All Variants

Browse by Letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Edit on GitHub Report an issue

Last updated: 2026-02-14