Firing has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The scandal could lead to the firing of some senior officials. | |
| 2. | In short some guns have excellent security systems to prevent accidental firing (e.g. when dropped), others don't. | |
| 3. | In the past accidents have occurred where shells fell outside of the firing range area used for exercises by the JGSDF. | |
| 4. | He was sentenced to death by firing squad. | |
| 5. | Tom was shot by a firing squad. | |
| 6. | I'm firing you. | |
| 7. | The men who tried to steal the plane have been sentenced to death by firing squad. | |
| 8. | They started firing. | |
| 9. | They've stopped firing. | |
| 10. | The boss is thinking of firing an employee. |