How to pronounce drier
Say it like DRY-er. Drier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
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- DRY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay 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 drier
- 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: DRY.
What does drier mean?
Where does drier come from?
From Middle English driere, dreyere (“one who dries”), equivalent to dry + -er (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with drier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drier.
Words that sound like drier
Questions about saying drier
How do you pronounce drier?
Say DRY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪɚ/. In British English it is /draɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drier?
Drier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · er.
Is drier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /draɪ/ (DRY).
What words sound the same as drier?
Drier sounds the same as dryer in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.