How do you pronounce "choir"?

In American English: /ˈkwaɪɝ/ (KWEYE-ur). In British English: /kwˈaɪə/ (KW-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈkwaɪɝ/ (KWEYE-ur). In Australian English: /kwˈaɪə/ (KW-eye).

Is "choir" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwaɪɝ/ (KWEYE-ur), while in British English it's /kwˈaɪə/ (KW-eye).

How to Pronounce "choir"

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choir

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/ˈkwaɪɝ/

KWEYE-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kwaɪch·ɝoir

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