How to pronounce collier
Say it like KOL-yer. Collier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-eer.
What does collier mean?
- A vessel carrying a bulk cargo of coal.
- A sailor on such a vessel.
- A non-traveler.
Where does collier come from?
From Middle English colier, colyer, alteration of earlier coler, collere (“one who makes or sells charcoal”), from Old English *colere (“collier”), equivalent to coal + -ier.
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Questions about saying collier
How do you pronounce collier?
Say KOL-yer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑljɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collier?
Collier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · yer.
Is collier 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 /ˈkɒlɪə/ (KOL-eer).