How to pronounce eyer
Say it like EYE-er. Eyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay 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 eyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-uh.
What does eyer mean?
- One who eyes someone or something.
Where does eyer come from?
From eye + -er.
Words that rhyme with eyer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eyer.
Questions about saying eyer
How do you pronounce eyer?
Say EYE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyer?
Eyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · er.
Is eyer 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 /ˈaɪə/ (EYE-uh).