How to pronounce dweller
Say it like DWEL-er. Dweller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWEL).
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- DWEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dweller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dweller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DWEL-uh.
What does dweller mean?
- An inhabitant of a specific place; an inhabitant or denizen.“The new couple are apartment dwellers.”
Where does dweller come from?
From Middle English dweller, equivalent to dwell + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dweller
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Questions about saying dweller
How do you pronounce dweller?
Say DWEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdwɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dweller?
Dweller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWEL). Broken into parts: DWEL · er.
Is dweller 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 /ˈdwɛlə/ (DWEL-uh).