How to Pronounce Deer

To pronounce "deer", say DEER — one syllable, IPA /diːɹ/. 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

/diːɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deer”

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

Sounds exactly like: deere, dear — easy to mix up when writing.

What does deer mean?

noun

  1. A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla
  2. (in particular) one of the smaller animals of this family, distinguished from a moose or elk

    “I wrecked my car after a deer ran across the road.”

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Words that rhyme with deer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

cervidelkbuckmoosereindeerbunnydoestag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deer"?▾

"Deer" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deer" is /diːɹ/.

What does "deer" mean?▾

Deer: A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla

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