How to pronounce employer
Say it like em-PLOY-er. Employer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOY).
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- em
- PLOY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Employer 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.
- PLOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of employer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: em-PLOY-uh.
What does employer mean?
- a person or firm that employs workers
Where does employer come from?
From employ + -er, first attested in the late 16th century.
Words that rhyme with employer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of employer.
Questions about saying employer
How do you pronounce employer?
Say em-PLOY-er. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈplɔɪɚ/. In British English it is /ɛmˈplɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in employer?
Employer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOY). Broken into parts: em · PLOY · er.
Is employer 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 /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ (em-PLOY-uh).