How to Pronounce "briar"
word
ˈbɹaɪɝ
BRY-er
bɹˈaɪə
BRY-uh
Definition
A briar is a plant or shrub with many sharp thorns or prickles. It often refers to wild, thorny bushes such as rose or blackberry bushes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaɪɝ
British English
bɹˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRY-er
UK
BRY-uh
Listen in Context
Be careful; there is a briar bush on the path.
A wild rose briar grew by the fence.
The bird built its nest in a briar.
Her dress got caught on a briar as she walked through the field.