How to Pronounce Liar

To pronounce "liar", say LIAR — one syllable, IPA /ˈlaɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈlaɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “liar”

"liar" 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: leier — easy to mix up when writing.

What does liar mean?

noun

  1. One who tells lies.
  2. A swabber responsible for cleaning the outside parts of the ship rather than the cabins, a role traditionally assigned to a person caught telling a lie the previous week.

Words that rhyme with liar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

prevaricatorfibberdeceiverfakephonyfakerdissemblercheater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liar"?▾

"Liar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "liar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liar" is /ˈlaɪ.ə/.

What does "liar" mean?▾

Liar: One who tells lies.

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