How to pronounce muir
Say it like MYOOR. Muir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mjʊr/MYOOR
UK British/mjʊə/MYOOR
- MYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of muir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYOOR.
What does muir mean?
noun
- A moor.
Words that rhyme with muir
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Questions about saying muir
How do you pronounce muir?
Say MYOOR. The American pronunciation is /mjʊr/. In British English it is /mjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muir?
Muir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYOOR.
Is muir 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 /mjʊə/ (MYOOR).