How to pronounce zir
Say it like ZEER. Zir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zɪr/ZEER
UK British/zɪə/ZEER
- ZEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZEER.
What does zir mean?
noun
- A large clay jug for storing water, common in Egypt and the Sudan since ancient times.
Words that rhyme with zir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zir.
Questions about saying zir
How do you pronounce zir?
Say ZEER. The American pronunciation is /zɪr/. In British English it is /zɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zir?
Zir is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZEER.
Is zir 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 /zɪə/ (ZEER).