How to pronounce auctioneer
Say it like ahk-shuh-NEER. Auctioneer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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US American/ˌɑkʃəˈnɪr/ahk-shuh-NEER
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- ahk
- shuh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auctioneer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does auctioneer mean?
noun
- An individual who conducts an auction on behalf of a vendor, accepting bids to find the best price for the vendor.
- To sell at an auction; to auction.
- To act as an auctioneer.
Where does auctioneer come from?
From auction + -eer.
Words that rhyme with auctioneer
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Questions about saying auctioneer
How do you pronounce auctioneer?
Say ahk-shuh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑkʃəˈnɪr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auctioneer?
Auctioneer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: ahk · shuh · NEER.