How to Pronounce "fire off"
expression
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈɔf
FY-ur AWF
fˈaɪə/ /ˈɒf
FY-uh OF
Definition
To send something, usually a message or email, quickly and often without much thought; also to shoot a weapon suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈɔf
British English
fˈaɪə/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FY-ur AWF
UK
FY-uh OF
Listen in Context
I need to fire off an email before I leave.
He fired off a question during the meeting.
The soldier fired off his weapon.
Whenever she's upset, she tends to fire off angry texts.