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How to pronounce choir
/ˈkwaɪə/ British English
KWY·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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CHOIR
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KWY·ə
My tip
It starts like quiet: KWY-ə.
In a sentence
She sings in a choir.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KWY-ə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce choir?
In British English, choir is pronounced /ˈkwaɪə/. Say it like this: KWY-ə. It starts like quiet: KWY-ə.
How many syllables are in choir?
When you say it, choir has 2 syllables: KWY-ə. The strong beat is the first one, KWY.
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