How to pronounce highfliers
Say it like HY-fly-erz. Highfliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- fly
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highfliers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of highfliers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-fly-uz.
What does highfliers mean?
- plural of highflier How to pronounce highflier
Questions about saying highfliers
How do you pronounce highfliers?
Say HY-fly-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌflaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌflaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highfliers?
Highfliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · fly · erz.
Is highfliers 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 /ˈhaɪˌflaɪəz/ (HY-fly-uz).