How to pronounce plier
Say it like PLY-er. Plier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
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- PLY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLY-uh.
What does plier mean?
- One who plies.
- Attributive form of pliers. How to pronounce pliers“a 3-piece plier kit”
Where does plier come from?
From ply + -er.
Words that rhyme with plier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plier.
Questions about saying plier
How do you pronounce plier?
Say PLY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plier?
Plier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · er.
Is plier 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 /ˈplaɪə/ (PLY-uh).