How to pronounce firm?
This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of firm by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of firm through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.
IPA Transcription of firm is /fˈɝm/.
Definition of firm according to Wiktionary:
firm can be a noun, an adjective or a verb
As a noun firm can mean:
1. A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
2. A business enterprise, however organized.
3. A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.
As an adjective firm can mean:
1. Steadfast, secure, solid (in position).
2. Fixed (in opinion).
3. Durable, rigid (material state).
As a verb firm can mean:
1. To make firm or strong; fix securely.
2. To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
3. To become firm; stabilise.
4. To improve after decline.
5. To shorten (of betting odds).
6. To select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer.
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