How to pronounce baler
Say it like BAY-ler. Baler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of baler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-luh.
What does baler mean?
- A machine for creating bales, e.g., of hay or cotton.“Farmer Jones is in straits because his baler is broken down and he's got three fields of hay ready to bale.”
- A person who creates bales, either by operating or feeding such a machine, or by creating the bales by hand.“Hank worked as a baler for Farmer Jones part time, to make ends meet.”
Where does baler come from?
From bale (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with baler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baler.
Questions about saying baler
How do you pronounce baler?
Say BAY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baler?
Baler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ler.
Is baler 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 /ˈbeɪlə/ (BAY-luh).