How to pronounce fearer
Say it like FIR-er. Fearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIR).
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- FIR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-ruh.
What does fearer mean?
- One who fears, especially one who fears God; a worshipper.
Where does fearer come from?
From fear + -er.
Words that rhyme with fearer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fearer.
Questions about saying fearer
How do you pronounce fearer?
Say FIR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearer?
Fearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIR). Broken into parts: FIR · er.
Is fearer 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 /ˈfɪərə/ (FEER-ruh).