How to pronounce friars
Say it like FRY-erz. Friars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY).
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- FRY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Friars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of friars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRY-uz.
What does friars mean?
- plural of friar How to pronounce friar
Words that rhyme with friars
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of friars.
Questions about saying friars
How do you pronounce friars?
Say FRY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfraɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfraɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in friars?
Friars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY). Broken into parts: FRY · erz.
Is friars 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 /ˈfraɪəz/ (FRY-uz).