How to Pronounce "hires"
word
/ˈhaɪɝz/, /ˈhaɪɹz/
HYE-urz
/hˈaɪəz/
HYE-uhz
Definition
'Hires' is the third person singular form of 'hire', meaning to give someone a job or to pay someone to do work. It can also mean to rent something for a short period, though this is less common in American English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪɝz/, /ˈhaɪɹz/
British English
/hˈaɪəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HYE-urz
UK
HYE-uhz
Listen in Context
The company hires new workers every summer.
She hires a cleaner to help with her housework.
The manager hires only experienced drivers.
Every year, our firm hires dozens of interns for the summer.