How to pronounce crier
Say it like KRY-er. Crier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay 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 crier
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRY.
What does crier mean?
- One who cries.
- An officer who proclaims the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation, such as a town crier.
Where does crier come from?
From Middle English criour, cryour, crier, from Old French crieor (Modern French crieur), derived from the verb crier.
Words that rhyme with crier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crier.
Questions about saying crier
How do you pronounce crier?
Say KRY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪɚ/. In British English it is /kraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crier?
Crier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · er.
Is crier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /kraɪ/ (KRY).