How to pronounce highflier
Say it like HY-fly-er. Highflier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- fly
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highflier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- flyGive this part a little weight. 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 highflier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-fly-uh.
What does highflier mean?
- A person who or a type of aircraft that flies at high elevations.
- An ambitious person, especially one who takes risks or has an extravagant lifestyle.
- A vertical pole used in commercial fishing to locate the beginning and end of a long fishing line.
Questions about saying highflier
How do you pronounce highflier?
Say HY-fly-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌflaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌflaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highflier?
Highflier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · fly · er.
Is highflier 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 /ˈhaɪˌflaɪə/ (HY-fly-uh).