How to pronounce eater
Say it like EE-ter. Eater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of eater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-tuh.
What does eater mean?
- A person or animal who eats.“a very fussy eater”
- A fruit or other food that is suitable for eating, especially one that is intended to be eaten uncooked.
- A configuration of cells that appears to consume another configuration by gradually causing it to disappear.
Where does eater come from?
From Middle English eter, etere, etter, from Old English etere; equivalent to eat + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix) (food suitable for eating).
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Words that rhyme with eater
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Questions about saying eater
How do you pronounce eater?
Say EE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eater?
Eater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ter.
Is eater 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 /ˈiːtə/ (EE-tuh).