How to Pronounce "sierras"
word
siˈɛɹəz
see-AIR-uhz
siːˈeəɹəz
see-AIR-uhz
Definition
A series of mountains or hills that form a continuous chain, also known as a mountain range.
IPA Transcription
American English
siˈɛɹəz
British English
siːˈeəɹəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
see-AIR-uhz
UK
see-AIR-uhz
Listen in Context
The hikers crossed several sierras during their journey.
Snow covered the tops of the distant sierras.
There are many beautiful sierras in the national park.
From our campsite, we woke up to a sunrise over the sierras.