English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Sir Pronunciation
Sir is pronounced SUR, IPA /ˈsɝ/.
SUR
US /ˈsɝ/ · UK /ˈsɜː/
Syllables: SUR (1 syllable)
noun: A polite way to address a man, and the title placed before the name of a knight.
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Sir in a Sentence
- Thank you, sir, your table is ready.
- The letter was addressed to Sir Peter.
- He still calls his old teacher sir.
Common Mispronunciations of Sir
Not SEER
The ir pair is the ur of fur, nothing like the eer of beer.
Not SUH
American speech colours the whole vowel with the r, so the word is one long r sound rather than a vowel plus a dropped r.
Tip: Sir rhymes with her and stir.
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