How to pronounce meers
Say it like MEE-erz. Meers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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US American/ˈmiɚz/MEE-erz
UK British/ˈmiːəz/MEE-uz
- MEE
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of meers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEE-uz.
What does meers mean?
noun
- plural of meer How to pronounce meer
Questions about saying meers
How do you pronounce meers?
Say MEE-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmiɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmiːəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meers?
Meers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · erz.
Is meers 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 /ˈmiːəz/ (MEE-uz).