How to Pronounce Choir

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkwaɪɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kwˈaɪə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “choir”

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

What does choir mean?

noun

  1. Singing group; group of people who sing together; company of people who are trained to sing together.

    “The church choir practices Thursday nights.”

  2. The part of a church where the choir assembles for song.

verb

  1. To sing in concert.

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Words that rhyme with choir

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

chorusconsortsongchoralsingingvoiceensembleclub

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "choir"?▾

"Choir" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "choir"?▾

The IPA transcription of "choir" is /ˈkwaɪɝ/.

What does "choir" mean?▾

Choir: Singing group; group of people who sing together; company of people who are trained to sing together.

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