How to pronounce dexter
Say it like DEK-ster. Dexter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dexter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dexter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEK-stuh.
What does dexter mean?
- on or starting from the wearer's right
Where does dexter come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin dexter (“right”).
Questions about saying dexter
How do you pronounce dexter?
Say DEK-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dexter?
Dexter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · ster.
Is dexter 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 /ˈdɛkstə/ (DEK-stuh).