How to pronounce lierre
Say it like lee-AIRR. Lierre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AIRR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/liˈɛrr/lee-AIRR
UK British/liˈɛə/lee-AIR
- lee
- AIRR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lierre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AIRRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lierre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lee-AIR.
What does lierre mean?
noun
- A grayish olive colour.
Where does lierre come from?
Borrowed from French lierre (“ivy”).
Words that rhyme with lierre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lierre.
Questions about saying lierre
How do you pronounce lierre?
Say lee-AIRR. The American pronunciation is /liˈɛrr/. In British English it is /liˈɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lierre?
Lierre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AIRR). Broken into parts: lee · AIRR.
Is lierre 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 /liˈɛə/ (lee-AIR).