pyre meaning

UK US /ˈpaɪɚ/ 2 syllables

pyre (noun): wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite.

Definition of pyre

  1. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite

    Synonyms: funeral pyre

    Type of: pile

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How to pronounce pyre

pyre is pronounced /ˈpaɪɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with pyre

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PY · words ending in RE · 4-letter words

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