How to Pronounce "firings"
word
ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋz/, /ˈfaɪɹɪŋz
FY-er-ingz
fˈaɪəɹɪŋz
FY-uh-ringz
Definition
'Firings' refers to acts of dismissing employees from their jobs, often because of poor performance or company changes. Less commonly, it can refer to the act of shooting a weapon or starting a device.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋz/, /ˈfaɪɹɪŋz
British English
fˈaɪəɹɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FY-er-ingz
UK
FY-uh-ringz
Listen in Context
There were several firings at the company last week.
The boss announced more firings for next month.
Firings often make employees feel anxious.
After the recent firings, morale in the office was pretty low.