How to pronounce tier
Say it like TEER. Tier is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEER.
What does tier mean?
- a relative position or degree of value in a graded group“lumber of the highest grade”
- any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
- a worker who ties something
Where does tier come from?
From tie + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tier.
Questions about saying tier
How do you pronounce tier?
Say TEER. The American pronunciation is /tir/. In British English it is /tɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tier?
Tier is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEER.
Is tier 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 /tɪə/ (TEER).