How to pronounce xirs
Say it like ZURZ. Xirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zɝz/ZURZ
UK British/zɜːz/ZURZ
- ZURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of xirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZURZ.
What does xirs mean?
noun
- plural of xir
Words that rhyme with xirs
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Questions about saying xirs
How do you pronounce xirs?
Say ZURZ. The American pronunciation is /zɝz/. In British English it is /zɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xirs?
Xirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZURZ.
Is xirs 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 /zɜːz/ (ZURZ).