How to Pronounce "eerie"
word
/ˈɪɹi/
EER-ee
/ˈiəɹi/
EE-uh-ree
Definition
Something that is eerie feels strange and makes you feel a little afraid, often because it is mysterious, quiet, or unnatural.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪɹi/
British English
/ˈiəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-ee
UK
EE-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The house looked eerie at night.
There was an eerie silence in the forest.
An eerie light shone from the old building.
That movie had some really eerie music in the background.