How to Pronounce "fire at"
expression
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈæt
FYE-ur at
fˈaɪə/ /ˈæt
FYE-uh at
Definition
To shoot a weapon or gun in the direction of someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈæt
British English
fˈaɪə/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYE-ur at
UK
FYE-uh at
Listen in Context
The soldier fired at the enemy.
Do not fire at the animals in the park.
The police fired at the car that didn't stop.
When the alarm sounded, the guards fired at the intruders.