How to Pronounce Crier

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

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Letters

/ˈkraɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crier”

"crier" 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: cryer, krier — easy to mix up when writing.

What does crier mean?

noun

  1. One who cries.
  2. An officer who proclaims the orders or directions of a court, or who gives public notice by loud proclamation, such as a town crier.

Words that rhyme with crier

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

weeperbellmanoutcrierlachrymistshriekeraim-criersayerreciter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crier"?▾

"Crier" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crier" is /ˈkraɪə/.

What does "crier" mean?▾

Crier: One who cries.

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