How to pronounce hires
Say it like HY-erz. Hires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-uz.
What does hires mean?
- plural of hire How to pronounce hire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hire How to pronounce hire
Words that rhyme with hires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hires.
Questions about saying hires
How do you pronounce hires?
Say HY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hires?
Hires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · erz.
Is hires 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 /ˈhaɪəz/ (HY-uz).