How to pronounce caller
Say it like KAW-ler. Caller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-luh.
What does caller mean?
- a social or business visitor“the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company”
- an investor who buys a call option
- the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands
- providing coolness“a cooling breeze”“`caller' is a Scottish term as in `a caller breeze'”
- fresh“caller fish”
Where does caller come from?
From Middle English callar, equivalent to call + -er.
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Words that rhyme with caller
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Questions about saying caller
How do you pronounce caller?
Say KAW-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caller?
Caller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · ler.
Is caller 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 /ˈkɔːlə/ (KAW-luh).
What words sound the same as caller?
Caller sounds the same as color in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.