How to pronounce mir
Say it like MEER. Mir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/mɪr/MEER
UK British/mɪə/MEER
- MEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEER.
What does mir mean?
noun
- Alternative form of Mîr
Words that rhyme with mir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mir.
Words that sound like mir
Questions about saying mir
How do you pronounce mir?
Say MEER. The American pronunciation is /mɪr/. In British English it is /mɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mir?
Mir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEER.
Is mir 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 /mɪə/ (MEER).
What words sound the same as mir?
Mir sounds the same as mere in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.