How to pronounce liars
Say it like LY-erz. Liars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liars 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of liars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-uz.
What does liars mean?
- plural of liar How to pronounce liar
Words that rhyme with liars
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liars.
Questions about saying liars
How do you pronounce liars?
Say LY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liars?
Liars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · erz.
Is liars 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 /ˈlaɪəz/ (LY-uz).