How to Pronounce Friars

To pronounce "friars", say FRIARS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FRIARS

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💡 Tip for remembering “friars”

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

Sounds exactly like: fryers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does friars 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 friars

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desiresinquirestranspirespliersfiresretiresacquiresrequiresdriershomebuyerswiresamplifiers

Related words

mendicantcrutchedmonksfranciscanscapuchinsdominicansmendicantsbrothers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "friars"?▾

"Friars" has one syllable.

What does "friars" mean?▾

Friars: 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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