How to pronounce keir
Say it like KEER. Keir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kir/KEER
UK British/kɪə/KEER
- KEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of keir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEER.
What does keir mean?
noun
- Alternative form of kier.
Words that rhyme with keir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keir.
Questions about saying keir
How do you pronounce keir?
Say KEER. The American pronunciation is /kir/. In British English it is /kɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keir?
Keir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEER.
Is keir 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 /kɪə/ (KEER).