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How to pronounce “sir”
Hear “sir” in real YouTube speech, then study definitions and example sentence snippets.
Pronunciation guide for sir
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sir with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Broadway's Hand to God
ROB ASKING: Yes, sir.
- Definition summary
- A man of a higher rank or position.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce sir
Broadway's Hand to God

ROB ASKING: Yes, sir.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sir”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A man of a higher rank or position.
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
- A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
- [Verb]
- (transitive, informal) To address another individual using "sir".
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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