How to Pronounce "hired"
word
/ˈhaɪɝd/
hyrd
/hˈaɪəd/
hy-uhd
Definition
Past form of 'hire'. It means someone gave a person a job, or paid to use something for a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪɝd/
British English
/hˈaɪəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hyrd
UK
hy-uhd
Listen in Context
The store hired two new workers last week.
We hired a car for the trip.
She was hired as a teacher in June.
They hired me on the spot after the interview.