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How to pronounce “sir”
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Pronunciation guide for sir
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sir with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Mr. Holmes
SIR IAN MCKELLEN: Where did you get that?
- Definition summary
- A man of a higher rank or position.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce sir
Mr. Holmes

SIR IAN MCKELLEN: Where did you get that?
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sir”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A man of a higher rank or position.
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
- A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
- [Verb]
- (transitive, informal) To address another individual using "sir".
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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