How to Pronounce "hire"
word
/ˈhaɪɝ/
hyr
/hˈaɪə/
hy-uh
Definition
To hire someone is to give them a job. To hire something is also to pay to use it for a short time, such as a car or a room.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪɝ/
British English
/hˈaɪə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hyr
UK
hy-uh
Listen in Context
The company wants to hire two new workers.
We can hire a car at the airport.
She was hired last month as a teacher.
We need to hire someone who can start right away.