How to Pronounce "rifles"
word
/ˈɹaɪfəɫz/
RY-fuhlz
/ɹˈaɪfəlz/
RY-fuhlz
Definition
Rifles are long guns that are usually fired from the shoulder and have a grooved barrel for shooting bullets accurately. The word is often used to refer to more than one of these weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹaɪfəɫz/
British English
/ɹˈaɪfəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RY-fuhlz
UK
RY-fuhlz
Listen in Context
Soldiers carry rifles for protection.
The museum has old rifles on display.
He collects antique rifles as a hobby.
Some hunters prefer using rifles instead of bows.