How to pronounce lairy
Say it like LER-ee. Lairy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER).
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- LER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lairy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lairy
American and British speakers say lairy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛri/ in the US and /ˈlɛəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAIR-ee.
What does lairy mean?
- Touchy, aggressive or confrontational, usually while drunk.“Don't get lairy with me!”
- Vulgar and flashy.
- Socially unacceptable.
Where does lairy come from?
Variation of leery, originally Cockney slang.
Words that rhyme with lairy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lairy.
Questions about saying lairy
How do you pronounce lairy?
Say LER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛri/. In British English it is /ˈlɛəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lairy?
Lairy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER). Broken into parts: LER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lairy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛri/ and the British form is /ˈlɛəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.