how to pronounce fierce

/ˈfɪɹs/

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fierce is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of fierce in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… completed one it's a fierce and riveting …”

meanings of fierce

adjective:

Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
Excellent, very good.
Resolute or strenuously active.
Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

adverb:

Extremely; very.

fierce frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word fierce occurs in english on average 8.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.