How to Pronounce Briar

To pronounce "briar", say BRIAR — one syllable, IPA /bɹʌɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/bɹʌɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “briar”

"briar" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with desire and acquire, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: brier, breier, bryer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does briar mean?

noun

  1. Any of many plants with thorny stems growing in dense clusters, such as many in the Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax genera.
  2. Anything sharp or unpleasant to the feelings.

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Words that rhyme with briar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

eglantinesweetbriergreenbriersweetbriarbrierbullbriercatbrier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "briar"?▾

"Briar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "briar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "briar" is /bɹʌɪə/.

What does "briar" mean?▾

Briar: Any of many plants with thorny stems growing in dense clusters, such as many in the Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax genera.

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