How to pronounce sir

Say it like this: /sɜː/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/sɜː/

What does sir mean?

nounA man of a higher rank or position.

A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly

to a knight or other low member of the peerage.

“Just be careful. He gets whingy now if you don't address him as Sir John.”

verbTo address another individual using "sir".

“Sir, yes, sir! —Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!”

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