How to pronounce fairer
Say it like FER-er. Fairer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay 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 fairer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-uh.
What does fairer mean?
- comparative form of fair: more fair. How to pronounce fair
Words that rhyme with fairer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fairer.
Questions about saying fairer
How do you pronounce fairer?
Say FER-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairer?
Fairer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · er.
Is fairer 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 /ˈfɛərə/ (FAIR-uh).