How to pronounce choir
Say it like KWY-er. Choir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce choir. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KWY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Starts with a kw sound: 'KWY-er'.
Choir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of choir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWY-uh.
What does choir mean?
- a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
- a family of similar musical instrument playing together
- the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave
- sing in a choir
Words that rhyme with choir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choir.
Questions about saying choir
How do you pronounce choir?
Say KWY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choir?
Choir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · er.
Is choir 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 /ˈkwaɪə/ (KWY-uh).