How to pronounce mishire
Say it like mis-HY-er. Mishire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY).
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- mis
- HY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mishire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-HY-uh.
What does mishire mean?
- To hire an unsuitable person for a job.
- The act of mishiring.
- An unsuitable person who has been mishired.
Where does mishire come from?
From mis- + hire.
Questions about saying mishire
How do you pronounce mishire?
Say mis-HY-er. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈhaɪər/. In British English it is /mɪsˈhaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishire?
Mishire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY). Broken into parts: mis · HY · er.
Is mishire 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 /mɪsˈhaɪə/ (mis-HY-uh).