How to pronounce skier
Say it like SKIRE. Skier is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKIRE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of skier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIRE.
What does skier mean?
- One who skis.“a professional skier”
- A ball hit high in the air, often leading to a catch.
Where does skier come from?
From ski + -er.
Words that rhyme with skier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skier.
Questions about saying skier
How do you pronounce skier?
Say SKIRE. The American pronunciation is /skaɪr/. In British English it is /skaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skier?
Skier is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKIRE.
Is skier 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 /skaɪə/ (SKIRE).