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