How to pronounce eyrie
Say it like IR-ee. Eyrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR).
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- IR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyrie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eyrie
American and British speakers say eyrie in essentially the same way: /ˈɪri/ in the US and /ˈɪəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: EER-ree.
What does eyrie mean?
- The nest of a bird of prey.
- Any high and remote but commanding place.
Where does eyrie come from?
From Middle English eire, aire, from Old French aire or Medieval Latin aeria.
Words that rhyme with eyrie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eyrie.
Words that sound like eyrie
Questions about saying eyrie
How do you pronounce eyrie?
Say IR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪri/. In British English it is /ˈɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyrie?
Eyrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IR). Broken into parts: IR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say eyrie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪri/ and the British form is /ˈɪəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as eyrie?
Eyrie sounds the same as eerie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.