How to pronounce flier
Say it like FLY-er. Flier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay 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 flier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLY-uh.
What does flier mean?
- comparative form of fly: more fly How to pronounce fly
- Alternative form of flyer (more common in US, except in the sense of "leaflet")
- Alternative form of flyer.
Where does flier come from?
From fly + -er (comparative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with flier
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Words that sound like flier
Questions about saying flier
How do you pronounce flier?
Say FLY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flier?
Flier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · er.
Is flier 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 /ˈflaɪə/ (FLY-uh).
What words sound the same as flier?
Flier sounds the same as flyer in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.