How to Pronounce "not for hire"
expression
NAHT for HYE-er
NOT faw HYE-uh
Definition
A phrase meaning that something or someone is not available to be rented, leased, or employed. Commonly seen on vehicles that are not available for public hire, or to say a person is not looking for a job.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhaɪɝ/, /ˈhaɪɹ
British English
nˈɒt/ /fˈɔː/ /hˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT for HYE-er
UK
NOT faw HYE-uh
Listen in Context
This bus is not for hire.
The sign says this car is not for hire.
That truck is not for hire.
You can't book that van—it's not for hire.