How to pronounce weer
Say it like WEE-er. Weer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-uh.
What does weer mean?
Where does weer come from?
From wee (“to pee”) + -er (agent suffix)
Words that rhyme with weer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weer.
Questions about saying weer
How do you pronounce weer?
Say WEE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weer?
Weer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · er.
Is weer 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 /ˈwiːə/ (WEE-uh).