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How to pronounce fireman in American English

“fireman” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to fireman the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“fireman” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. And -- but a thin fireman caught him in one arm, and a fat fireman caught

    The Obama White House

  2. Did the scientist say that or a fireman?

    NIST

  3. wiper, brakeman, teamster engineer, wood agent, blacksmith, fireman, helper,

    US National Archives

Words that sound like “fireman”

Words one sound away from fireman — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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