How to Pronounce "afire"
word
əˈfaɪɹ
uh-FYRE
ɐfˈaɪə
uh-FY-uh
Definition
Burning with fire, or filled with strong emotion or energy; used both literally and figuratively.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfaɪɹ
British English
ɐfˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FYRE
UK
uh-FY-uh
Listen in Context
The forest is afire after the storm.
The whole city seemed afire with excitement.
His eyes were afire with anger.
By midnight, the barn was completely afire.