How to pronounce filer
Say it like FY-ler. Filer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfaɪlɚ/FY-ler
UK British/ˈfaɪlə/FY-luh
- FY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-luh.
What does filer mean?
noun
- One who files something.
- A software program for managing files.
Where does filer come from?
From file + -er.
Words that rhyme with filer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filer.
Questions about saying filer
How do you pronounce filer?
Say FY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filer?
Filer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ler.
Is filer 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 /ˈfaɪlə/ (FY-luh).