How to pronounce embroiderer
Say it like em-BROY-duh-rer. Embroiderer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROY).
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- em
- BROY
- duh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embroiderer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of embroiderer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: em-BROY-duh-ruh.
What does embroiderer mean?
- A person who embroiders
Where does embroiderer come from?
From embroider + -er.
Questions about saying embroiderer
How do you pronounce embroiderer?
Say em-BROY-duh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbrɔɪdərɚ/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbrɔɪdərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embroiderer?
Embroiderer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROY). Broken into parts: em · BROY · duh · rer.
Is embroiderer 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 /ɛmˈbrɔɪdərə/ (em-BROY-duh-ruh).