How to pronounce kier
Say it like KEER. Kier is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kier 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 "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEER.
What does kier mean?
- A bleaching vat.
Where does kier come from?
Borrowed from Old Norse ker (whence also Icelandic ker (“tub”)).
Words that rhyme with kier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kier.
Questions about saying kier
How do you pronounce kier?
Say KEER. The American pronunciation is /kɪr/. In British English it is /kɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kier?
Kier is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEER.
Is kier 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).