How to pronounce sires
Say it like SIREZ. Sires is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/saɪrz/SIREZ
UK British/saɪəz/SIREZ
- SIREZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIREZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIREZ.
What does sires mean?
noun
- plural of sire How to pronounce sire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sire How to pronounce sire
Questions about saying sires
How do you pronounce sires?
Say SIREZ. The American pronunciation is /saɪrz/. In British English it is /saɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sires?
Sires is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIREZ.
Is sires 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 /saɪəz/ (SIREZ).