How to pronounce buyer
Say it like BY-er. Buyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BY-uh.
What does buyer mean?
- a person who buys
Where does buyer come from?
From buy + -er.
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Words that rhyme with buyer
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Questions about saying buyer
How do you pronounce buyer?
Say BY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buyer?
Buyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · er.
Is buyer 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 /ˈbaɪə/ (BY-uh).