How to pronounce spier
Say it like SPY-er. Spier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay 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 spier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-uh.
What does spier mean?
- One who spies; a spy.
Where does spier come from?
Inherited from Middle English spier, spyer, spiar, equivalent to spy + -er.
Words that rhyme with spier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spier.
Questions about saying spier
How do you pronounce spier?
Say SPY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spier?
Spier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · er.
Is spier 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 /ˈspaɪə/ (SPY-uh).