How to pronounce bleacher
Say it like BLEE-cher. Bleacher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE).
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- BLEE
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleacher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bleacher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLEE-chuh.
What does bleacher mean?
- One who, or that which, bleaches.
- A stand of tiered planks used as seating for spectators, often outdoors.“There could be a rough crowd out in the bleachers.”
- The tiered seating provided for the audience at a television filming.
Where does bleacher come from?
From Middle English blechere, equivalent to bleach + -er.
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Words that rhyme with bleacher
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Questions about saying bleacher
How do you pronounce bleacher?
Say BLEE-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈblitʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbliːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleacher?
Bleacher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE). Broken into parts: BLEE · cher.
Is bleacher 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 /ˈbliːtʃə/ (BLEE-chuh).