How to Pronounce "fired"
word
/ˈfaɪɝd/
fyurd
/fˈaɪəd/
FY-uhd
Definition
To be dismissed from a job, usually because of poor performance or breaking rules. It can also sometimes mean to shoot a weapon, but in everyday use it mainly refers to losing a job.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfaɪɝd/
British English
/fˈaɪəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fyurd
UK
FY-uhd
Listen in Context
He was fired for being late every day.
My friend got fired last week.
If you steal at work, you will be fired.
Jason can't believe he got fired over a small mistake.