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How to pronounce:
hire
Definition:
(nou) a newly hired employee (nou) the act of hiring something or someone
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhaɪə
Examples:
He has the responsibility to hire and lead the staff at the church.
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Common mistakes of hire pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "hire" as /hɪər/ (UK), which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /haɪər/ (US) or /haɪə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "i" sound, making it long as in "high".
- Ignoring the ending sound: People often drop the "r" sound at the end of "hire", leading to a pronunciation like /haɪ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly to complete the word.
- Confusing with "higher": Some may mistakenly say "hire" as /ˈhaɪər/ (US) when they mean "higher". The two words should be distinct. Tip: Remember that "higher" has an extra syllable and a different stress pattern.
- Incorrect stress placement: Misplacing the stress can lead to confusion. "Hire" should be pronounced with primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈhaɪər/. Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some learners might pronounce "hire" as /hˈaɪər/, putting too much emphasis on "h". The "h" should be soft and not stressed. Tip: Keep the "h" light, focusing on the vowel sound following it.