IER words: Learn the trigraph with word list and examples

The letters “IER” together make a special sound in English. This is called a trigraph. There are many IER words. Some are short like “pier”, and others are longer like “chandelier”. This list helps you learn the meaning of these words and how to spell them correctly.

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IER words in sentences

pier: The fishing boat docked at the pier.

tier: The stadium had three tiers of seats.

fierce: The lion was a fierce predator.

pierce: The arrow must pierce the target.

soldier: The soldier bravely defended their country.

frontier: The pioneers explored the wild frontier.

glacier: The glacier slowly moved down the mountain.

cashier: The cashier rang up my groceries.

terrier: The terrier dog barked at the squirrel.

barrier: The fence acted as a barrier to the animals.

carrier: The pigeon is a message carrier.

courier: The courier delivered the urgent package.

premier: The premier of the play was a great success.

premiere: The movie’s premiere was a glamorous event.

pacifier: The baby sucked on the pacifier to calm down.

courtier: The courtier bowed before the king.

cavalier: The cavalier rode his horse with grace.

concierge: The concierge helped me book a taxi.

financier: The financier invested in the new company.

hierarchy: There is a strict hierarchy in the military.

amplifier: The amplifier made the music louder.

qualifier: The word “very” is a qualifier.

brigadier: The brigadier commanded the troops.

chevalier: The chevalier was a brave knight.

brassiere: She wore a comfortable brassiere.

chandelier: The chandelier sparkled in the dining room.

copier: I used the copier to make extra copies of the document.

pierrot: Pierrot is a sad clown character.

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