Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ier

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
-i-er
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

spelling of the suffix sequence -y followed by -er, or of any word ending in -(e)y suffixed with -er.

suffix

Forming nouns denoting occupations, particularly with words from French.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From -y + -er.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Phrases

-ied -iest

Frequently Paired Words

-ied -iest

Questions

What does -ier mean?
spelling of the suffix sequence -y followed by -er, or of any word ending in -(e)y suffixed with -er.
Where does -ier come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce -ier

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