How to pronounce airer
Say it like ER-er. Airer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of airer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-uh.
What does airer mean?
- A framework upon which laundry is aired; a clotheshorse.
Where does airer come from?
From air + -er.
Words that rhyme with airer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of airer.
Words that sound like airer
Questions about saying airer
How do you pronounce airer?
Say ER-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airer?
Airer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · er.
Is airer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛərə/ (AIR-uh).
What words sound the same as airer?
Airer sounds the same as error in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.