How to pronounce sr
Say it like SEE-nyer. Sr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
- SEE
- nyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-nyuh.
Other ways to say sr
Sr also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SIS-ter /ˈsɪstɚ/
What does sr mean?
- a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite
- the unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Words that rhyme with sr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sr.
Words that sound like sr
Questions about saying sr
How do you pronounce sr?
Say SEE-nyer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sr?
Sr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nyer.
Is sr 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 /ˈsiːnjə/ (SEE-nyuh).
What words sound the same as sr?
Sr sounds the same as senior in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.