how to pronounce firework

/ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/

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firework is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of firework in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… but each host their own firework show …”

meanings of firework

noun:

A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

firework frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word firework occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.