How to pronounce weir
Say it like WEER. Weir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of weir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEER.
What does weir mean?
- a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
- a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish
Words that rhyme with weir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weir.
Words that sound like weir
- we're
Questions about saying weir
How do you pronounce weir?
Say WEER. The American pronunciation is /wir/. In British English it is /wɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weir?
Weir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEER.
Is weir 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 /wɪə/ (WEER).
What words sound the same as weir?
Weir sounds the same as we're in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.