How to pronounce dealer
Say it like DEE-ler. Dealer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dealer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-luh.
What does dealer mean?
- someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
- a firm engaged in trading
- a seller of illicit goods“a dealer in stolen goods”
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Words that rhyme with dealer
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Questions about saying dealer
How do you pronounce dealer?
Say DEE-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealer?
Dealer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · ler.
Is dealer 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 /ˈdiːlə/ (DEE-luh).