how to pronounce gunfire

/ˈɡʌn.faɪəɹ/

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gunfire is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… windows all night long the gunfire from …”

meanings of gunfire

noun:

The use of gunpowder-type weapons, mainly cannon, as opposed to swords or bayonets.
Tea, a cup of tea, especially one served early in the morning before first parade.
The time of firing of the morning gun or the evening gun.
Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.

gunfire frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gunfire occurs in english on average 2 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.