To pronounce "hires", say HIR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hires
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HIR-es
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"hires" has 2 syllables: hir-es. It rhymes with friars and desires, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hyers — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hires" has 2 syllables: hir · es.
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