How to pronounce yair
Say it like YAIR. Yair is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of yair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAIR.
What does yair mean?
- An enclosure for catching salmon as the tide ebbs.
Where does yair come from?
From Northern Middle English yare, from Old English *ġear (in mylenġear).
Words that rhyme with yair
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Questions about saying yair
How do you pronounce yair?
Say YAIR. The American pronunciation is /jɛr/. In British English it is /jɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yair?
Yair is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAIR.
Is yair 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 /jɛə/ (YAIR).