How to Pronounce "sr"
word
/ˈsinjɝ/, /ˈsɪstɝ/
SEEN-yur, SIS-tur
/ˈsiːnjə/, /ˈsɪstə/
SEEN-yuh, SIS-tuh
Definition
'Sr' is a written abbreviation for 'senior' used after a man's name to distinguish him from a younger relative with the same name, or as a polite title in some languages for 'Mister'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsinjɝ/, /ˈsɪstɝ/
British English
/ˈsiːnjə/, /ˈsɪstə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEEN-yur, SIS-tur
UK
SEEN-yuh, SIS-tuh
Listen in Context
His name is John Smith, Sr.
Please contact Sr. García for more information.
The meeting is with Sr. da Silva at 3 p.m.
There's a package for Sr. González at the front desk.