How to pronounce rehired
Say it like ree-HY-erd. Rehired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY).
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- ree
- HY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HYSay 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 rehired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-HY-ud.
What does rehired mean?
- simple past and past participle of rehire How to pronounce rehire
Words that rhyme with rehired
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Questions about saying rehired
How do you pronounce rehired?
Say ree-HY-erd. The American pronunciation is /riˈhaɪɚd/. In British English it is /riˈhaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehired?
Rehired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY). Broken into parts: ree · HY · erd.
Is rehired 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 /riˈhaɪəd/ (ree-HY-ud).