How to pronounce eer
Say it like EH-er. Eer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH).
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US American/ˈɛɚ/EH-er
UK British/ɛə/AIR
- EH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of eer
- 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: AIR.
What does eer mean?
adverb
- Unpunctuated contraction of ever.
Words that rhyme with eer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eer.
Questions about saying eer
How do you pronounce eer?
Say EH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɚ/. In British English it is /ɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eer?
Eer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH). Broken into parts: EH · er.
Is eer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /ɛə/ (AIR).