How to pronounce sierra
Say it like see-ER-uh. Sierra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ER).
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- see
- ER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sierra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sierra
American and British speakers say sierra in essentially the same way: /siˈɛrə/ in the US and /sɪˈɛərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-AIR-uh.
What does sierra mean?
- a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
- a Spanish mackerel of western North America
Where does sierra come from?
Borrowed from Spanish sierra, from Latin serra (“saw”), referring to the saw-tooth profile of the crestline of the range seen from a distance.
Words that rhyme with sierra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sierra.
Questions about saying sierra
How do you pronounce sierra?
Say see-ER-uh. The American pronunciation is /siˈɛrə/. In British English it is /sɪˈɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sierra?
Sierra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ER). Broken into parts: see · ER · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sierra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /siˈɛrə/ and the British form is /sɪˈɛərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.