How to Pronounce "shellfire"
word
ˈʃɛlˌfaɪɚ
SHELL-fy-er
ʃˈɛlfaɪə
SHELL-fy-uh
Definition
Continuous or repeated firing of explosive shells, usually from large guns in war. The word refers to the dangerous situation where bombs and artillery are being shot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛlˌfaɪɚ
British English
ʃˈɛlfaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHELL-fy-er
UK
SHELL-fy-uh
Listen in Context
The soldiers hid during the shellfire.
Many buildings were destroyed by shellfire.
The area was dangerous because of shellfire.
They advanced even though shellfire was all around them.