How to pronounce pyres
Say it like PY-erz. Pyres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pyres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PY-uz.
What does pyres mean?
- plural of pyre How to pronounce pyre
Words that rhyme with pyres
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyres.
Questions about saying pyres
How do you pronounce pyres?
Say PY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyres?
Pyres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · erz.
Is pyres 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 /ˈpaɪəz/ (PY-uz).