How to pronounce tier
American English pronunciation
TEER
- IPA
- /ˈtiɹ/
- Syllables
- TEER (1 syllable)
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What tier means
One of the stacked rows or levels, like on a cake
In a sentence: The wedding cake had three tiers, each one smaller than the last.
Where it comes from: It comes from an old French word for a row or rank. It is probably related to a word meaning to draw out.
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