How to pronounce dialer
Say it like DY-ler. Dialer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dialer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-luh.
What does dialer mean?
- A person or device that dials, as using a telephone.“He treated his assistant as a voice-operated dialer.”
- A mining surveyor.
Where does dialer come from?
From dial + -er.
Words that rhyme with dialer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dialer.
Questions about saying dialer
How do you pronounce dialer?
Say DY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialer?
Dialer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ler.
Is dialer 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 /ˈdaɪlə/ (DY-luh).