How to Pronounce Eerie

To pronounce "eerie", say EER-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɪəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eerie”

"eerie" has 2 syllables: eer-ie. It rhymes with bleary and leery, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: erie, eary — easy to mix up when writing.

What does eerie mean?

adjective

  1. Strange, weird, fear-inspiring.

    “The eerie sounds seemed to come from the graveyard after midnight.”

  2. Frightened, timid.

Synonyms

creepyspooky

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Words that rhyme with eerie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blearyleerywearytheorydrearywiryerielearytearycheeryhara-kirideary

Related words

eerystrangespookyunusualunnaturaleldritchuncannyweird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eerie"?▾

"Eerie" has 2 syllables: eer · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "eerie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eerie" is /ˈɪəɹi/.

What does "eerie" mean?▾

Eerie: Strange, weird, fear-inspiring.

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