How to pronounce faster
Say it like FAS-ter. Faster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
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- FAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of faster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAH-stuh.
What does faster mean?
- more quickly
Where does faster come from?
From fast (“quick; quickly”) + -er.
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Words that rhyme with faster
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Questions about saying faster
How do you pronounce faster?
Say FAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faster?
Faster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · ter.
Is faster 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 /ˈfɑːstə/ (FAH-stuh).