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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-eer

/ˈɪə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.02 in modern English

Syllables
-eer
IPA
/ˈɪə(ɹ)/
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form an occupational noun denoting someone associated with, concerned with, or engaged in a specified activity.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Old French -ier Middle French -ierder. English -eer From Middle French -ier. Doublet of -ar, -ary, -ier, and -yer.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈɪə(ɹ)/

Phrases

-er especially Etymology 4

Frequently Paired Words

-er especially Etymology 4

Homonyms

ear

Rhymes With

here year we're near clear hear career fear wear appear dear beer

Questions

How do you pronounce -eer?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪə(ɹ)/.
What does -eer mean?
Used to form an occupational noun denoting someone associated with, concerned with, or engaged in a specified activity.
Where does -eer come from?
It is traced to Middle French.

How to pronounce -eer

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