How to pronounce dearer
Say it like DIR-er. Dearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR).
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- DIR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEER-uh.
What does dearer mean?
- comparative form of dear: more dear How to pronounce dear
- comparative form of dearly: more dearly How to pronounce dearly
Words that rhyme with dearer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dearer.
Questions about saying dearer
How do you pronounce dearer?
Say DIR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearer?
Dearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR). Broken into parts: DIR · er.
Is dearer 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 /ˈdɪərə/ (DEER-uh).