How to pronounce antler
Say it like ANT-ler. Antler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANT).
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- ANT
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of antler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANT-luh.
What does antler mean?
- A deciduous branching and bony structure on the head of deer (Cervidae), normally in pairs, grown and shed each year.“While hiking in the woods, I found an antler from a deer.”
Where does antler come from?
From Middle English auntelere, hauntelere, from Old French antoillier (“antler, horn”), from ante- (“in front of”) + oillier (oil (“eye”) + -ier (a suffix indicating location)), possibly from an unattested Latin *anteocularis (“before the eye”).
Questions about saying antler
How do you pronounce antler?
Say ANT-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæntlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antler?
Antler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANT). Broken into parts: ANT · ler.
Is antler 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 /ˈæntlə/ (ANT-luh).