How to pronounce pryer
Say it like PRY-er. Pryer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pryer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay 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 pryer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRY-uh.
What does pryer mean?
- A person who pries; a pry.
Where does pryer come from?
From pry + -er.
Words that rhyme with pryer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pryer.
Words that sound like pryer
Questions about saying pryer
How do you pronounce pryer?
Say PRY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pryer?
Pryer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · er.
Is pryer 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 /ˈpraɪə/ (PRY-uh).
What words sound the same as pryer?
Pryer sounds the same as prior in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.