How to pronounce heer
Say it like HEE-er. Heer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEE-uh.
What does heer mean?
- A yarn measure of six hundred yards, or 1/24 of a spindle.
- A Dutch lord.
Words that rhyme with heer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heer.
Questions about saying heer
How do you pronounce heer?
Say HEE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heer?
Heer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · er.
Is heer 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 /ˈhiːə/ (HEE-uh).