How to Pronounce Friar

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

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Letters

/ˈfɹaɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “friar”

"friar" 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: fryer, frier, fryar — easy to mix up when writing.

What does friar mean?

noun

  1. A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).
  2. A white or pale patch on a printed page.

Synonyms

brotherfatherfrater

Words that rhyme with friar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

mendicantminoritemonkbrotherbrosiblinggurufray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "friar"?▾

"Friar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "friar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "friar" is /ˈfɹaɪə/.

What does "friar" mean?▾

Friar: A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

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