How to Pronounce "bonfires"
word
ˈbɑnˌfaɪɝz
BAHN-fy-erz
bˈɒnfaɪəz
BON-fy-uhz
Definition
Large outdoor fires, usually built for celebrations, warmth, or gatherings at night.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑnˌfaɪɝz
British English
bˈɒnfaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAHN-fy-erz
UK
BON-fy-uhz
Listen in Context
Every summer, people build bonfires on the beach.
Children toasted marshmallows over the bonfires.
We sat around the bonfires and sang songs.
Local festivals often end with big bonfires that everyone enjoys.