How to pronounce Pierre
Say it like pee-AIR. Pierre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AIR).
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- pee
- AIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pierre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Pierre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pee-AIR.
What does Pierre mean?
- capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
Words that rhyme with Pierre
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Questions about saying Pierre
How do you pronounce Pierre?
Say pee-AIR. The American pronunciation is /piˈɛr/. In British English it is /piːˈɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pierre?
Pierre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AIR). Broken into parts: pee · AIR.
Is Pierre 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 /piːˈɛə/ (pee-AIR).