How to pronounce fired
Say it like FY-erd. Fired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-ud.
What does fired mean?
- having lost your job
Where does fired come from?
From fire + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with fired
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Questions about saying fired
How do you pronounce fired?
Say FY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fired?
Fired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · erd.
Is fired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaɪəd/ (FY-ud).