How to Pronounce "mire"
word
ˈmaɪɝ/, /ˈmaɪɹ
MY-ur
mˈaɪə
MY-uh
Definition
'Mire' means wet, muddy ground where it is easy to get stuck. It can also describe a difficult situation that is hard to escape.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪɝ/, /ˈmaɪɹ
British English
mˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-ur
UK
MY-uh
Listen in Context
The pig got stuck in the mire near the river.
His boots were covered in mire after the walk.
The car sank into the mire during the storm.
After the scandal, the politician was left in a financial mire.