How to pronounce developer
Say it like dih-VEL-uh-per. Developer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈvɛləpɚ/dih-VEL-uh-per
UK British/dɪˈvɛləpə/dih-VEL-uh-puh
- dih
- VEL
- uh
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Developer 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of developer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-VEL-uh-puh.
What does developer mean?
noun
- A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products.
- A real estate developer; a person or company who prepares a parcel of land for sale, or creates structures on that land.
- A film developer; a person who uses chemicals to create photographs from photograph negatives.
Where does developer come from?
From develop + -er.
Questions about saying developer
How do you pronounce developer?
Say dih-VEL-uh-per. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɛləpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in developer?
Developer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: dih · VEL · uh · per.
Is developer 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 /dɪˈvɛləpə/ (dih-VEL-uh-puh).