How to pronounce banterer
Say it like BAN-tur-er. Banterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- tur
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banterer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- turKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of banterer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAN-tur-uh.
What does banterer mean?
- One who banters, one who engages in bantering.
Where does banterer come from?
From banter + -er (agent noun).
Questions about saying banterer
How do you pronounce banterer?
Say BAN-tur-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæntɝər/. In British English it is /ˈbæntɜːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banterer?
Banterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · tur · er.
Is banterer 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 /ˈbæntɜːə/ (BAN-tur-uh).