How to pronounce defaulter
Say it like dih-FAWL-ter. Defaulter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL).
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- dih
- FAWL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaulter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of defaulter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FOL-tuh.
What does defaulter mean?
- One who fails to fulfill an obligation or perform a task, especially a legal or financial one.
Where does defaulter come from?
From default + -er.
Words that rhyme with defaulter
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Questions about saying defaulter
How do you pronounce defaulter?
Say dih-FAWL-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔltɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɒltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaulter?
Defaulter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL). Broken into parts: dih · FAWL · ter.
Is defaulter 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 /dɪˈfɒltə/ (dih-FOL-tuh).