Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shier

/ʃˈaɪɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.45 in modern English

Syllables: shi-er
IPA: /ʃˈaɪɚ/

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of shyer, comparative form of shy: more shy.

noun

Alternative form of shyer, a horse that shies.

name

Inflected Forms

shiers (plural)

Rhymes With

fire higher entire prior require desire wire hire acquire buyer tire liar

Questions

How do you pronounce shier?: The recorded pronunciation is /ʃˈaɪɚ/.
What does shier mean?: Alternative form of shyer, comparative form of shy: more shy.

How to pronounce shier

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