How to pronounce haulier
Say it like HAW-lee-er. Haulier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haulier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of haulier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-lee-uh.
What does haulier mean?
- A person or company engaged in the haulage of goods.
- A miner who hauls coal from the coalface to the bottom of the shaft.
Where does haulier come from?
From Middle English halyer, haliere, halere, equivalent to haul + -ier.
Questions about saying haulier
How do you pronounce haulier?
Say HAW-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔliər/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haulier?
Haulier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · lee · er.
Is haulier 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 /ˈhɔːliə/ (HAW-lee-uh).