How to pronounce pir
Say it like PEER. Pir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEER.
What does pir mean?
- A Muslim holy man or religious leader, especially Sufi.
- One of the three hereditary, traditionally endogamous Yazidi castes, taking similar religious roles as the sheikh caste with a few differences.
Words that rhyme with pir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pir.
Words that sound like pir
Questions about saying pir
How do you pronounce pir?
Say PEER. The American pronunciation is /pɪr/. In British English it is /pɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pir?
Pir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEER.
Is pir 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 /pɪə/ (PEER).
What words sound the same as pir?
Pir sounds the same as peer, pier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.