How to Pronounce "gunfire"
word
/ˈɡənˌfaɪɝ/
GUHN-fyr
/ɡˈʌnfaɪə/
GUHN-fyr
Definition
The repeated shooting of guns, especially in battles or violent situations. It refers to the sound or act of firing weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡənˌfaɪɝ/
British English
/ɡˈʌnfaɪə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHN-fyr
UK
GUHN-fyr
Listen in Context
We heard gunfire last night near our house.
The soldiers stopped when the gunfire ended.
Suddenly, gunfire broke out in the street.
There was a lot of gunfire during the battle.