How to pronounce liar
Say it like LY-er. Liar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 liar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-uh.
What does liar mean?
- a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
Where does liar come from?
Inherited from Middle English lier, liere, lyere, liȝer, lieȝer, legher, from Old English lēgere, lēogere (“liar, false witness, hypocrite”), from Proto-West Germanic *leugārī, from Proto-Germanic *leugārijaz (“liar”), from *leuganą (“to li
Words that rhyme with liar
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Words that sound like liar
Questions about saying liar
How do you pronounce liar?
Say LY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liar?
Liar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · er.
Is liar 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 /ˈlaɪə/ (LY-uh).
What words sound the same as liar?
Liar sounds the same as lyre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.