How to Pronounce "wildfire"
word
ˈwaɪɫdˌfaɪɝ
WILD-fy-er
wˈaɪldfaɪə
WILD-fy-uh
Definition
A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly, usually in forests or grasslands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪɫdˌfaɪɝ
British English
wˈaɪldfaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WILD-fy-er
UK
WILD-fy-uh
Listen in Context
A wildfire started in the forest last night.
Wildfires can destroy homes and animals' habitats.
Firefighters worked hard to control the wildfire.
The news about the celebrity breakup spread like wildfire.