How to pronounce dryer
Say it like DRY-er. Dryer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
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- DRY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dryer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dryer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRY-uh.
What does dryer mean?
- an appliance that removes moisture
Where does dryer come from?
From Middle English driere, dreyere (“one who dries”), equivalent to dry + -er (agent noun suffix).
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Words that rhyme with dryer
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Questions about saying dryer
How do you pronounce dryer?
Say DRY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dryer?
Dryer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · er.
Is dryer 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 /ˈdraɪə/ (DRY-uh).
What words sound the same as dryer?
Dryer sounds the same as drier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.