How to pronounce shier
Say it like SHY-er. Shier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay 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 shier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHY-uh.
What does shier mean?
- Alternative form of shyer, comparative form of shy: more shy.
- Alternative form of shyer, a horse that shies.
Words that rhyme with shier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shier.
Questions about saying shier
How do you pronounce shier?
Say SHY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shier?
Shier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · er.
Is shier 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 /ˈʃaɪə/ (SHY-uh).