How to Pronounce Fired

To pronounce "fired", say FIR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfaɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fired”

"fired" has 2 syllables: fir-ed. It rhymes with inquired and tired, if that helps it stick.

What does fired mean?

verb

  1. To set (something, often a building) on fire.
  2. To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.

    “If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.”

adjective

  1. Dismissed, let go from a job.
  2. Heated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened.

Synonyms

set on firecardsdehiredismissgive the bootgive the elbowgive the old heave-holet go

Antonyms

hire

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Words that rhyme with fired

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiredtiredinspiredacquiredrequiredwireduninspiredadmiredtranspireddesiredconspiredbackfired

Related words

unemployedlaid-offdischargeddismissedpink-slippeddismissterminatedreleasing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fired"?▾

"Fired" has 2 syllables: fir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "fired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fired" is /ˈfaɪəd/.

What does "fired" mean?▾

Fired: To set (something, often a building) on fire.

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