How to Pronounce Saoirse
How do you say Saoirse?
SEER-shuh
- IPA (US)
- /ˈsɪrʃə/
- IPA (UK)
- /ˈsɪəʃə/
seer·shuh
2 syllables, stress on the first.
Is it SUR-shuh or SEER-shuh?
- ✓ Also accepted SUR-shuh: Also correct. Actor Saoirse Ronan says SUR-shuh and has compared it to 'inertia'. SEER-shuh is closer to standard Irish, and both are used in Ireland. Go with the person's own preference.
- ✗ Not standard SAY-oh-ir-see: 'aoi' is one vowel sound (ee), and 'rse' ends in 'shuh', not 'see'.
Saoirse pronunciation in British vs American English
Saoirse is said the same way in American, British, Australian and Indian English: SEER-shuh or SUR-shuh, depending on the person.
What does Saoirse mean?
An Irish girl's name meaning 'freedom' or 'liberty'.
Where does Saoirse come from?
Saoirse is the ordinary Irish word for 'freedom', taken up as a given name in the 20th century. In Irish spelling, 'aoi' is a long 'ee', and an S next to an I or E is pronounced 'sh', so the 'rse' at the end becomes 'rshuh'.
Saoirse in a sentence
- Saoirse Ronan was nominated for an Oscar for 'Lady Bird'.
- Saoirse is the Irish word for freedom.
- Saoirse and her sister both play the fiddle.