How to Pronounce Pyre

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

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/ˈpaɪɚ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pyre”

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

What does pyre mean?

noun

  1. A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.
  2. Any heap or pile of combustibles.

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Words that rhyme with pyre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattirebonfire

Related words

bonfirefirehutchstakepileretortashpitwoodpile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pyre"?▾

"Pyre" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pyre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pyre" is /ˈpaɪɚ/.

What does "pyre" mean?▾

Pyre: A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.

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